Labor & Employment

Understanding Argentina’s Labor Modernization Bill

In December 2025, the Milei Administration tendered to the Argentine Congress the Ley de Modernización Laboral (the “Labor Modernization Bill” or the “Bill”). True to its title, the Bill endeavors to modernize the 1974 Employment Contract Act, which has been the statutory backbone to Argentina’s employment laws for over five decades. Congress will begin its…

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Argentina: Did the Labor Courts Neutralize Milei Administration Reforms?

The Milei administrations recent electoral success is leaving many to predict a major reform in Argentina’s labor laws. But whether ruling by decree or achieving legislative support, President Milei’s ambitions must still confront the resistance of the Argentine labor courts. It will not be the first time. Background: The Ley de Bases and Its Objectives…

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Argentina-U.S. Trade Deal Announcement: Meaningful Change?

Following months of speculation, the governments of the United States and Argentina have announced a bilateral trade agreement. While the final text of the agreement is yet to be released, a “framework” was revealed on Thursday, November 13th, and raises as many questions as it answers—especially on the U.S. commitments under the deal. The final…

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