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All About Employee Rights in Chile

Learn which employee protection regulations you should know when hiring in Chile and how Justworks EOR can help.

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How an EOR Can Help with Compliance

Chile's labor laws are designed to balance the needs of both employers and employees. With Justworks EOR, you can avoid the complexity of navigating Chilean labor laws while hiring globally more easily and compliantly. Beyond compliance, receive the support you need to minimize the costs and risks associated with hiring and managing a team in Chile. With Justworks EOR, you can skip setting up a local entity, saving time and effort.

What HR Leaders Need to Know in Chile

Let’s dive into some important employee rights employers should know before hiring in Chile. 

Employment Contracts

Employment contracts are required in Chile and must be signed by both parties within 15 working days of hiring (or five days for fixed-term employees). 

The Chilean Labor Code mandates that employment contracts must contain: 

  • Place and date of contract

  • Nationality, birth date, entry of worker, address, and email address of both parties

  • Services provided and where address they’ll be provided from 

  • Payment specifications including the amount, form, and frequency of payments

  • Working days and hours

  • Contract terms

  • Any other agreements

 Payslips

Payslips are mandatory in Chile and should detail wages and deductions. Payslips can be electronic or paper.

Labor Laws in Chile

Before hiring in Chile, remember these important labor laws.

Ready to Hire Confidently in Chile?

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