Domestic Workers' Wages Remain Unchanged in August Pending New Agreement

Domestic workers in Argentina are set to earn the same wages in August as they did in July, as the sector awaits a new collective bargaining agreement to update their salaries. The last installment of increases from the current agreement was applied in July, and new negotiations are expected to establish figures for the coming months.

Consequently, August sees a repetition of the established rates for all categories of domestic workers, both those who live in and those who live out. For general tasks, the minimum hourly rates are $3,733.72 for workers without lodging and $3,996.45 for those with lodging.

For monthly contracts, the reference values for August remain unchanged. General tasks command a minimum monthly salary of $458,053.22 for those without lodging and $505,302.76 for those with lodging. These figures represent the minimum basic salaries established under the current agreement.

Formalizing the employment relationship is a crucial aspect for employers. All employers are legally required to register their domestic staff with the ARCA (Agency for Revenue and Customs Control) registry. This obligation applies irrespective of the number of hours worked or the employment arrangement. The registration process can be completed virtually.