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New Law Promotes Employment Opportunities for People 45 and Older
New Legislation Enacted
Author: Marco Arias, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
Law No. 10079, which reform the Social Development and Family Allowances Law (FODESAF) and was published on January 25, 2022, creates incentives for employers to hire individuals 45 and older. Employers whose 10% of the total payroll consist of new hires and personnel in that demographic, will receive a 1% deduction in FODESAF contributions, as well as a deduction of 5% in the corporate income tax. The deductions increase to 2% and 7% respectively if the new hires account for 20% of the complete payroll.
Public Employment Framework Law, Law No. 10159, is Enacted
New Legislation Enacted
Author: Marco Arias, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
The Public Employment Framework Law was approved on March 7, 2022 and aims to regulate labor relations in the Public Administration sector (excluding non-State public entities, the Fire Department, and the institutions or public companies in competition). Among other things, this law limits places a cap on annual increases, limits the scope of collective bargain, and creates a “global salary” for public employees that would eliminate many of the individualized incentives and fringe benefits that tend to increase the labor cost over the years.
Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Becomes Mandatory for Public Officials
New Regulation or Official Guidance
Author: Marco Arias, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
By decision of the National Commission for Vaccination and Epidemiology, taken in extraordinary session No. V-2022 on February 10, 2022, the compulsory nature of the vaccine against the COVID-19 disease is extended to the third dose for public officials. Employers in the private sector can choose to make vaccination mandatory, which includes the possibility to require a booster shot as well.
