Castellán

This is another benefit provided within the framework of the Job Reactivation Policies promoted in the private sector to combat the decrease in activity that occurred as a result of the health emergency (https://www.castellan.com.uy/es/noticias/91/reactivacion-de-empresas-politicas-de-promocion-de-empleo-y-beneficios-previstos.html).

What requirements must the hired workers meet?

- They must be in a situation of forced unemployment (dismissal) for a minimum period of 6 months.

- They must be between 30 and 44 years old.

What requirements must companies meet?

- They must prove that they are in a regular payment situation before the Social Security Bank and the General Tax Directorate.

- They must not have unilaterally terminated employment contracts or sent workers to unemployment benefits during the 90 days prior to hiring, to workers with the same job category as the hired one. The above is with the exception of cases of notorious misconduct and terminations that occurred due to seasonal activities or contracts that were terminated.

- Companies registered with the Social Security Bank as \"Service User\" and personnel suppliers are excluded (except for their workers not assigned to the temporary provision of services to third parties).

 

Under what terms should the hiring be carried out?

- The hiring deadlines, trial periods, and other requirements provided for in the Employment Promotion Law (No. Law No. 19,973) shall apply.
- For the full benefit payment ($5,000 per month), the working day must be full-time (44 or 48 hours depending on the sector of activity). Otherwise, the benefit is generated \"pro rata\" for the hours actually worked, with 20 hours per week being the minimum agreed working hours.

When does it apply and how is the benefit made effective?

- In principle, it will apply to contracts made between July 1 and October 1, 2022.

- The money will be made effective for companies through a credit generated in their favor in BPS to settle obligations.

Montevideo, July 13, 2022