Work conditions in Uruguay

The Active Population in Figures

Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration

The standard workweek is 44 hours.

Retirement Age

60

Working Contracts

Employment contracts are regulated by Law. Collective agreements in each sector and individual negotiations complement it.
The terms of employment contracts are flexible.

Labour Laws

Consult Doing Business Website, to obtain a summary of the labor regulations that apply to local entreprises.

Cost of Labour

Minimum Wage

In 2021, the minimum wage is UYU 17,930 per month according to the data of the Uruguayan government.

Average Wage

In 2019, the monthly average wage was UYU 34 746 according to the ILO (lastest available data).

Social Contributions

Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: 12.63% of the gross wage.
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: 18,1-23.1% of the gross wage according to plans and sectors.

Social Partners

Employer Associations

ANMYPE - Association of Small Companies
Mipymes - National Directorate of Handicrafts, Small and Medium Enterprises
AJE - Association of Young Entrepreneurs
ACDE - Association of Christian Business Managers

Social Dialogue and Involvement of Social Partners

The Unitarian Federation ( PIT-CNT ) is the organization that co-ordinates trade union representatives. It puts pressure on the government.

Labour Unions

PIT CNT Inter-union Workers' Congress; National Workers' Convention.

Unionisation Rate

12%.

Labour Regulation Bodies

Ministry of work