Comparison · Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina

Mexico vs Colombia vs Brazil vs Argentina for US companies hiring in 2026: costs, labor law and talent

At the same USD 2,500 monthly salary, an employee costs about USD 3,312 a month in Mexico City before profit sharing, USD 3,447 in Argentina, USD 3,459 in Colombia and USD 3,653 in Brazil, in our 2026 calculation. Argentina scores highest in English, Brazil has the largest labor market and ICT exports, and Mexico and Colombia sit closest to US time zones. Colombia's workweek is already 42 hours, Brazil's reaches 40 in December 2027 and Mexico's in 2030, while Argentina keeps 48.

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By Nick Gomez, COO at Nearshorers · Figures checked November 2, 2026 · 100 sources

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At a glance

Monthly cost at a USD 2,500 salary
Mexico City USD 3,312 before profit sharing; Argentina USD 3,447; Colombia USD 3,459; Brazil USD 3,653 (calculated)[1][2][3][4]
Minimum wage, 2026
Colombia about USD 550 a month; Mexico USD 510; Brazil USD 299; Argentina USD 259[5][6][7][8]
Maximum workweek
Colombia 42 hours; Brazil 44, 40 from December 2027; Mexico 48, 40 by 2030; Argentina 48[9][10][11][12]
Year-end bonus
Mexico 15 days of salary; Colombia 30 days; Brazil and Argentina one month[13][2][14][15]
Dismissal after three years at USD 2,500
Argentina USD 10,000; Mexico USD 8,707; Colombia USD 5,833; Brazil at least USD 5,700 (calculated)[15][13][2][16]
English, EF EPI 2025
Argentina 575; Brazil 482; Colombia 480; Mexico 440[17][18][19][20]
Time zone
Mexico City UTC−6; Colombia UTC−5; São Paulo and Buenos Aires UTC−3; no daylight saving time[21][22][23][24]
Treaties with the US
Income tax treaty: Mexico only; social security agreement: Brazil only[25][26]
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How do the four countries compare at a glance?

Topic Mexico Colombia Brazil Argentina
Minimum wage, 2026 About USD 510 a month[6][27] About USD 550[5][28] About USD 299[7][29] About USD 259 from November[8][30]
Maximum workweek 48 hours, falling to 40 by 2030[11] 42 hours[9] 44 hours, 42 from mid-December 2026 and 40 from mid-December 2027[10] 48 hours[12]
Probation Up to 30 days; up to 180 for management and specialized roles[13][31] Up to 2 months[2] Up to 90 days[32] 6 months[15]
Vacation 12 working days after the first year, plus a 25% premium[13] 15 working days[2] 30 calendar days, plus a one-third bonus[32][33] 14 calendar days, paid at salary divided by 25[15]
Year-end bonus Aguinaldo of at least 15 days of salary[13] Service bonus of 30 days, in two halves[2] 13th salary of one month[14] SAC of one month, in two halves[15]
Other mandatory payments Profit sharing: 10% of taxable income[34] Severance savings: one month a year plus 12% interest[2][35] FGTS: 8% of pay every month[16] Labor Assistance Fund: 1% or 2.5% from December 2026, deducted from contributions[36]
Public holidays, 2026 7 mandatory rest days[13] 19 holidays[37][38] 10 national holidays, plus state and city ones[39][40] 17 national holidays, plus 3 non-working days[41][42]
Time zone, all year UTC−6 in Mexico City[21] UTC−5[22] UTC−3 in São Paulo, Rio and Brasília[23][43] UTC−3[24]
English, EF EPI 2025 440, 103rd of 123[20] 480, 76th[19] 482, 75th[18] 575, 26th[17]
Income tax treaty with the US Yes[25] No[25] No[25] No[25]
Social security agreement with the US No[26] No[26] Yes, since 2018[26][44] No[26]
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What does an employee cost in each country?

At the same salary in dollars, Mexico City has the lowest statutory on-cost before profit sharing and Brazil the highest. Calculated by Nearshorers with each country’s 2026 rules: a first-year employee in the lowest risk class in Mexico City, a Colombian employer covered by the art. 114-1 exemption, a Brazilian company in the regular tax regime with a 1% work-accident rate, and a large Argentine services company at the 20.40% rate, at the exchange rates of late October 2026:[27][28][29][30]

Monthly salary Mexico City Colombia Brazil Argentina
USD 2,500 USD 3,312, 32.5% on top, before profit sharing USD 3,459, 38.4% on top USD 3,653, 46.1% on top USD 3,447, 37.9% on top
USD 4,000 USD 5,280, 32.0% on top, before profit sharing USD 5,534, 38.4% on top USD 5,844, 46.1% on top USD 5,516, 37.9% on top

What each on-cost includes:

  • Mexico: the IMSS social security branches,[1] 5% for the INFONAVIT housing fund, the aguinaldo and vacation premium,[13] and Mexico City’s 4% payroll tax,[45] with profit sharing paid once a year on top.[34]
  • Colombia: 12% for pension,[46] occupational-risk insurance,[47] 4% for the family compensation fund,[48] and the accrued service bonus, severance savings with interest and vacation;[2] the health, SENA and ICBF levies are waived below 10 minimum wages for employers that file income tax.[49]
  • Brazil: 20% social security with no ceiling and 1% to 3% work-accident insurance,[3] 2.5% salário-educação[50] and the 8% FGTS deposit,[16] on salary plus the 13th salary and the vacation bonus; other third-party contributions set by activity code are not included.
  • Argentina: 20.40% social security with no ceiling, or 18% for companies with an SME certificate,[4] and 6% for the health fund,[51] on salary plus the SAC and the extra vacation pay;[15] the occupational-risk insurance premium is quoted by each insurer and is not included.[52]

The ranking can move. Mexico’s employer old-age contribution above 4 UMA rises from 7.513% in 2026 to 11.875% in 2030;[53][1] Colombian salaries from 10 minimum wages lose the exemption and cost about 52% on top;[49] a 3% work-accident rate takes Brazil to 48.3%;[3] and in Argentina the 18% rate gives 35.3%, while eligible new hires under the RIFL incentive cost about 22% on top for 48 months (all calculated).[54] The cost guides for Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina show the line-by-line math.

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How much does a dismissal without cause cost?

Each country prices it differently. For an employee on USD 2,500 a month dismissed without cause after three years, calculated by Nearshorers on base salary, before the accrued vacation and proportional year-end bonus that every exit pays:

Country Cost What it includes
Mexico USD 8,707 Three months’ salary and a seniority premium of 12 days a year on a salary capped at twice the minimum wage; 20 days a year more, USD 5,000, where article 49 applies, and back pay if the employer loses in court[13][31]
Colombia USD 5,833 70 days’ salary: 30 for the first year and 20 for each additional year[2]
Brazil At least USD 5,700 A fine of 40% of the FGTS deposits, about USD 3,200, and 30 days’ notice, plus 3 days of notice per year of service[16][55]
Argentina USD 10,000 Three months’ severance and one month’s notice, with no collective-agreement cap applying[15]

The procedure matters as much as the amount. In Mexico, a dismissal without a written notice stating the cause is presumed unjustified, and any settlement must be ratified before a conciliation center or labor court.[13] In Colombia, the employer must prove it paid social security for the last three months, or the termination has no effect.[2] In Brazil, final pay is due within 10 days, with a penalty of one month’s salary if late.[32] In Argentina, severance is the only compensation for dismissal without cause, and no notice is owed during the six-month probation.[15]

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How do working hours and time zones compare?

Three of the four have cut or are cutting the workweek. Colombia completed its cut to 42 hours on July 15, 2026.[9] Brazil’s Constitutional Amendment 141 sets 42 hours from mid-December 2026 and 40 from mid-December 2027, with two paid rest days and no pay cut.[10] Mexico cuts two hours each January until it reaches 40 in 2030.[11] Argentina keeps 8 hours a day or 48 a week,[12] though collective agreements can now average hours and use hours banks.[15]

Night work starts at 7 p.m. in Colombia,[9] 8 p.m. in Mexico,[31] 9 p.m. in Argentina[12] and 10 p.m. in Brazil.[32] None of the four uses daylight saving time:

City Offset During US daylight saving time During US standard time
Mexico City UTC−6 2 hours behind New York, 1 ahead of Los Angeles 1 hour behind New York, 2 ahead of Los Angeles
Bogotá UTC−5 1 hour behind New York, 2 ahead of Los Angeles Same as New York, 3 ahead of Los Angeles
São Paulo and Buenos Aires UTC−3 1 hour ahead of New York, 4 ahead of Los Angeles 2 hours ahead of New York, 5 ahead of Los Angeles

In the US winter, a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific schedule ends at 7 p.m. in Mexico City, 8 p.m. in Bogotá and 10 p.m. in São Paulo and Buenos Aires, so its last hour counts as night work in Colombia and Argentina (calculated).

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How do employer-of-record and contractor rules compare?

All four let a third party employ people who work for you, under different conditions:

Country Employer of record or staffing Liability of the client
Mexico Only specialized services outside the client’s corporate purpose, from a provider registered in REPSE[13] Jointly liable if the provider fails its workers[13]
Colombia Temporary-staffing companies only for occasional work, replacements and peaks of up to six months plus six[35] Outside those cases the user company can be declared the employer[9]
Brazil Outsourcing of any activity, by a provider with share capital matched to its headcount[56] Secondarily liable for the period of the services[56]
Argentina Workers are direct employees of whoever registers them[15] Jointly liable only for the period it used them[15]

All four also look past a contract’s label. Mexico and Colombia presume that personal work is employment;[13][2] Brazil applies a test of personal, non-occasional, subordinated and paid work;[32] and Argentina presumes employment for dependent services unless the provider invoices or is paid through a bank, a presumption the worker can still overcome with other evidence.[15]

For contractors, each country has a light regime for individuals and exempts services exported to a US client from its sales tax, with conditions:

Country Regime for individual contractors Sales tax on services exported to the US
Mexico RESICO, for income up to MXN 3.5 million a year, taxed at 1% to 2.5%[57] 0% VAT, with extra conditions for IT services[58]
Colombia Not responsible for VAT below 3,500 UVT a year, COP 183.3 million in 2026; optional SIMPLE regime[59][60] Exempt from VAT if used exclusively abroad[61]
Brazil MEI up to BRL 81,000 of revenue in 2026; Simples Nacional up to BRL 4.8 million[62][63] No ISS, and no PIS or COFINS when paid in foreign currency[64][65]
Argentina Monotributo up to ARS 126.6 million a year, about USD 82,000[66] No VAT, invoiced with a Factura E[67][68]

How the money arrives differs too. Argentine individuals must bring service income into a dollar account in their own name at a local bank within 20 business days, but do not have to convert it to pesos.[69] In Colombia, payments for services do not have to go through the regulated exchange market;[70] Brazil’s IOF tax on exchanging export receipts is zero;[71] and Mexico’s peso has floated freely since 1995.[72] For employees, Mexico requires cash wages in legal tender[31] and Brazil in reais,[32] Colombia allows a salary agreed in dollars that the employee can demand in pesos at the official rate,[2] and Argentina has allowed salaries in foreign currency since March 2026.[15]

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How do the labor markets compare?

National statistics offices use different definitions and periods, so read the unemployment, informality and formal-jobs rows as orders of magnitude.

Indicator Mexico Colombia Brazil Argentina
Population, 2025[73] 131.9 million 53.4 million 212.8 million 45.9 million
Labor force, 2025[74] 61.7 million 27.1 million 108.3 million 22.4 million
Unemployment, latest 2.8%, September 2026[75] 8.0%, September 2026[76] 5.2%, July to September 2026[77] 7.9%, second quarter of 2026, urban areas[78]
Informality 54.3%, September 2026[75] 54.8%, June to August 2026[79] 37.4%, second quarter of 2026[80] 45.0%, second quarter of 2026[78]
Formal jobs in national records 22.9 million IMSS jobs, September 2026[81] 10.2 million employment relationships, June 2026, estimated[82] 48.2 million formal jobs, August 2026[83] 9.9 million registered employees, July 2026[84]
Inflation, 12 months to September 2026 3.45%[85] 6.29%[86] 4.58%[87] 33.4%[88]
GDP per capita, 2025[89] USD 13,889 USD 8,562 USD 10,713 USD 14,898
ICT service exports, 2025[90] USD 2.7 billion USD 2.3 billion USD 7.4 billion USD 2.9 billion
Internet users, 2024[91] 83.1% 79.3% 84.5% 89.7%
Cost of sending money there, 2023[92] 2.65% 2.43% 2.42% No World Bank data
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Where is English strongest?

Argentina leads by a wide margin in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025: 575 and 26th of 123, first in Latin America, against 482 for Brazil (75th), 480 for Colombia (76th) and 440 for Mexico (103rd), with a global average of 488.[17][18][19][20] Buenos Aires scores 594.[17] City scores narrow the gap elsewhere: Monterrey (532) and Guadalajara (511) in Mexico, and Bucaramanga (518), Medellín (516) and Bogotá (513) in Colombia, while Mexico City scores 428.[93][19] By job function, respondents working in IT scored 559 in Mexico and 551 in Brazil.[20][18] The English proficiency guide compares all of Latin America.

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How do data protection rules compare?

  • Mexico replaced its private-sector data protection law on March 20, 2025; international transfers can take place without consent in listed cases, such as within the same corporate group or to perform a contract in the data subject’s interest.[94]
  • Colombia prohibits transfers to countries without adequate protection unless an exception applies,[95] and its regulator’s list of adequate countries includes the United States.[96]
  • Brazil requires a listed basis for any international transfer; with no adequacy decision for the United States, companies rely on the regulator’s standard contractual clauses, mandatory without changes since August 23, 2025.[97][98]
  • Argentina prohibits transfers to countries without adequate protection, and the United States is not on its list, so transfers rely on consent or the regulator’s model clauses.[99][100]
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Which country fits which hire?

  • US West Coast hours: Mexico City is one or two hours ahead of Los Angeles; São Paulo and Buenos Aires are four or five.
  • US East Coast hours: all four work, and Bogotá matches New York in winter.
  • Lowest statutory on-cost at the same salary: Mexico City before profit sharing, then Argentina and Colombia; Brazil is highest.
  • English: Argentina, more than 90 points ahead of the other three nationally.
  • Size of the talent pool and IT exports: Brazil, with a labor force of 108 million and USD 7.4 billion of ICT service exports.
  • Treaties with the US: only Mexico has an income tax treaty, and only Brazil a social security agreement.
  • Shortest workweek today: Colombia, at 42 hours. Longest probation: Argentina, at six months.

The Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina guides cover each country in full, and Mexico vs Colombia goes deeper on that pair.

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Key statistics: 38 figures with sources

Each figure is quoted as its source states it, with the period it measures. Official statistics come first; company figures describe only that company's own product.

Pay and cost, 2026

MetricFigureWhat it measuresSource
Minimum wage in dollars Mexico about USD 510 a month; Colombia 550; Brazil 299; Argentina 259 Argentina from November 2026; dollars at the official rates of late October 2026 [6][5][7][8]
Minimum wage in local currency Mexico MXN 315.04 a day; Colombia COP 1,750,905 a month; Brazil BRL 1,621; Argentina ARS 398,800 Mexico's general zone; Argentina from November 1, 2026 [6][5][7][8]
Total monthly cost at a USD 2,500 salary Mexico City USD 3,312; Colombia USD 3,459; Brazil USD 3,653; Argentina USD 3,447 Calculated by Nearshorers; Mexico before profit sharing [1][2][3][4]
Total monthly cost at a USD 4,000 salary Mexico City USD 5,280; Colombia USD 5,534; Brazil USD 5,844; Argentina USD 5,516 Calculated by Nearshorers; Mexico before profit sharing [1][2][3][4]
Statutory on-cost at those salaries Mexico City 32.0% to 32.5%; Colombia 38.4%; Brazil 46.1%; Argentina 37.9% Share of salary; calculated [1][49][16][51]
Other common cases Colombia about 52% from 10 minimum wages; Brazil 48.3% with a 3% work-accident rate; Argentina 35.3% at the 18% rate and about 22% under the RIFL Calculated [49][3][4][54]
Mexico's employer old-age contribution above 4 UMA 7.513% in 2026; 11.875% in 2030 Phased in every January [53][1]
Exchange rates used MXN 18.7962, COP 3,182.99, BRL 5.4212 and ARS 1,537.35 per USD FIX, TRM, PTAX and Comunicación A 3500 rates of late October 2026 [27][28][29][30]
Year-end bonus Mexico at least 15 days of salary; Colombia 30 days; Brazil one month; Argentina one month Colombia and Argentina pay it in two halves [13][2][14][15]
Other mandatory payments Mexico profit sharing of 10% of taxable income; Colombia one month a year of severance savings plus 12% interest; Brazil FGTS of 8% of pay; Argentina FAL of 1% or 2.5% Argentina's FAL starts in December 2026 and is deducted from contributions [34][35][16][36]

Dismissal after three years at USD 2,500, calculated

MetricFigureWhat it measuresSource
Mexico USD 8,707 Three months plus the seniority premium; USD 5,000 more where article 49 applies [13][31][27]
Colombia USD 5,833 70 days' salary [2]
Brazil At least USD 5,700 40% FGTS fine of about USD 3,200 plus 30 days' notice; 3 more days of notice per year of service [16][55]
Argentina USD 10,000 Three months' severance plus one month's notice, no collective-agreement cap applying [15]

Time and leave

MetricFigureWhat it measuresSource
Maximum workweek, November 2026 Mexico 48 hours; Colombia 42; Brazil 44; Argentina 48 Brazil 42 from mid-December 2026 [11][9][10][12]
Scheduled workweek Mexico 40 hours in 2030; Brazil 40 from mid-December 2027 No pay cut in either [11][10]
Night work starts Colombia 7 p.m.; Mexico 8 p.m.; Argentina 9 p.m.; Brazil 10 p.m. Each with its own premium or shorter shift [9][31][12][32]
Vacation Mexico 12 working days after the first year plus 25%; Colombia 15 working days; Brazil 30 calendar days plus one third; Argentina 14 calendar days Statutory minimums for a new employee [13][2][32][15]
Public holidays, 2026 Mexico 7; Colombia 19; Brazil 10; Argentina 17 plus 3 non-working days National days; Brazil adds state and city holidays [13][37][39][41]
Probation Mexico up to 30 days (180 for management); Colombia up to 2 months; Brazil up to 90 days; Argentina 6 months Argentina up to 12 months by collective agreement in very small companies [31][2][32][15]
Time zone Mexico City UTC−6; Colombia UTC−5; Brazil UTC−3; Argentina UTC−3 All year, no daylight saving time [21][22][43][24]

Labor market

MetricFigureWhat it measuresSource
Population, 2025 Mexico 131.9 million; Colombia 53.4 million; Brazil 212.8 million; Argentina 45.9 million World Bank [73]
Labor force, 2025 Mexico 61.7 million; Colombia 27.1 million; Brazil 108.3 million; Argentina 22.4 million World Bank [74]
Unemployment, latest national figure Mexico 2.8%; Colombia 8.0%; Brazil 5.2%; Argentina 7.9% Mexico and Colombia September 2026; Brazil July to September 2026; Argentina second quarter of 2026, urban areas [75][76][77][78]
Informality Mexico 54.3%; Colombia 54.8%; Brazil 37.4%; Argentina 45.0% National definitions differ [75][79][80][78]
Formal jobs in national records Mexico 22.9 million; Colombia 10.2 million; Brazil 48.2 million; Argentina 9.9 million IMSS jobs, estimated employment relationships, formal jobs and registered employees [81][82][83][84]
Inflation, 12 months to September 2026 Mexico 3.45%; Colombia 6.29%; Brazil 4.58%; Argentina 33.4% Consumer prices [85][86][87][88]

Economy and talent

MetricFigureWhat it measuresSource
GDP per capita, 2025 Mexico USD 13,889; Colombia USD 8,562; Brazil USD 10,713; Argentina USD 14,898 Current dollars, World Bank [89]
ICT service exports, 2025 Mexico USD 2.7 billion; Colombia USD 2.3 billion; Brazil USD 7.4 billion; Argentina USD 2.9 billion Balance of payments, World Bank [90]
Internet users, 2024 Mexico 83.1%; Colombia 79.3%; Brazil 84.5%; Argentina 89.7% Share of the population, World Bank [91]
Cost of sending money there, 2023 Mexico 2.65%; Colombia 2.43%; Brazil 2.42% Share of the amount sent, World Bank; no figure for Argentina [92]
EF English Proficiency Index 2025 Mexico 440 (103rd); Colombia 480 (76th); Brazil 482 (75th); Argentina 575 (26th) 123 countries; global average 488 [20][19][18][17]
EF EPI 2025, top city in our sources Buenos Aires 594; Monterrey 532; Bucaramanga 518 Mexico City scores 428 [17][93][19]
EF EPI 2025, respondents working in IT Mexico 559; Brazil 551 Score by job function [20][18]

Links with the US

MetricFigureWhat it measuresSource
Income tax treaty with the US Mexico only IRS list of treaties [25]
Social security agreement with the US Brazil only, in force since 2018 IRS list of totalization agreements [26][44]

Contractors

MetricFigureWhat it measuresSource
Simplified regime limit for individuals Mexico RESICO MXN 3.5 million a year; Brazil MEI BRL 81,000; Argentina monotributo ARS 126.6 million; Colombia not responsible for VAT below COP 183.3 million 2026 values [57][62][66][59]
Sales tax on services exported to a US client Mexico 0% VAT; Colombia exempt from VAT; Brazil no ISS, PIS or COFINS; Argentina no VAT Each with conditions [58][61][64][68]
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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheapest for hiring: Mexico, Colombia, Brazil or Argentina?

At the same salary in dollars, Mexico City has the lowest statutory on-cost before profit sharing, about 32% to 33%, followed by Argentina and Colombia at about 38% and Brazil at about 46%. In our 2026 calculation a USD 2,500 monthly salary costs about USD 3,312 a month in Mexico City, USD 3,447 in Argentina, USD 3,459 in Colombia and USD 3,653 in Brazil.

Which of the four countries has the best English?

Argentina, with a score of 575 in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, 26th of 123 and first in Latin America. Brazil scores 482, Colombia 480 and Mexico 440, and Buenos Aires scores 594.

Which country is best for working US West Coast hours?

Mexico. Mexico City keeps UTC−6 all year, one hour ahead of Los Angeles during US daylight saving time and two in winter. Colombia is two or three hours ahead, and São Paulo and Buenos Aires four or five.

Can I use an employer of record in all four countries?

Yes, under different rules. Mexico allows it only for specialized services from a provider registered in REPSE, Colombia limits temporary staffing to occasional work and short peaks, Brazil allows outsourcing of any activity, and Argentina treats workers as employees of whoever registers them.

Where is dismissal most expensive?

In our calculation for an employee on USD 2,500 a month after three years, Argentina is highest at about USD 10,000, then Mexico at about USD 8,707 before any back pay, Colombia at USD 5,833 and Brazil at about USD 5,700 plus extra days of notice.

Does the US have tax treaties with these countries?

Only Mexico has an income tax treaty with the United States. Brazil is the only one of the four with a US social security agreement, in force since 2018, which avoids paying social security in both countries for the same work.

Sources

Sources

Every figure on this page links to the source below that states it. Rules are cited from the statute or the agency that applies it, and every source was checked on November 2, 2026. This page is general information to plan a hire, not legal or tax advice; laws change, so confirm your case with a local lawyer or accountant.

  1. Ley del Seguro Social (texto vigente, última reforma publicada DOF 15-01-2026; Cámara de Diputados compilation hosted by IMSS) Law · Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) · 2026-01-15 · checked November 2, 2026
  2. Código Sustantivo del Trabajo (Decreto Ley 2663 y 3743 de 1950), consolidated text with vigencia notes, updated with Ley 2466 de 2025 (Avance Jurídico compilation in the CRA normograma) Law · Comisión de Regulación de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico (CRA) - Normograma · 2025-06-25 · checked November 2, 2026
  3. Lei nº 8.212, de 24 de julho de 1991 - Lei Orgânica da Seguridade Social (custeio), texto atualizado Law · Câmara dos Deputados - Legislação Informatizada · 2026-03-31 · checked November 2, 2026
  4. Ley 27.541 de Solidaridad Social y Reactivación Productiva en el Marco de la Emergencia Pública - texto actualizado (arts. 19-22, contribuciones patronales) Law · Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación - InfoLEG · 2026-10-01 · checked November 2, 2026
  5. Decreto 1469 de 2025 (diciembre 29), por el cual se fija el salario mínimo mensual legal (Diario Oficial No. 53.350 de 29 de diciembre de 2025) Law · Ministerio del Trabajo (text in the MinTIC normograma) · 2025-12-29 · checked November 2, 2026
  6. Resolución del H. Consejo de Representantes de la Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos que fija los salarios mínimos generales y profesionales vigentes a partir del 1 de enero de 2026 Government · Diario Oficial de la Federación / Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos · 2025-12-09 · checked November 2, 2026
  7. Decreto nº 12.797, de 23 de dezembro de 2025 - Dispõe sobre o valor do salário mínimo a vigorar a partir de 1º de janeiro de 2026 Law · Câmara dos Deputados - Legislação Informatizada · 2025-12-24 · checked November 2, 2026
  8. Resolución 4/2026 del Consejo Nacional del Empleo, la Productividad y el Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil - SMVM septiembre 2026 a abril 2027 (B.O. 2/9/2026, N° 35983) Law · Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación - Argentina.gob.ar Normativa (InfoLEG) · 2026-09-02 · checked November 2, 2026
  9. Ley 2466 de 2025 (junio 25), por medio de la cual se modifica parcialmente normas laborales y se adopta una Reforma Laboral para el trabajo decente y digno en Colombia - Diario Oficial Edición 53.160 de 25 de junio de 2025 Law · Imprenta Nacional - Diario Oficial (copy hosted by Rama Judicial, Sistema de Información Normativa SIDN) · 2025-06-25 · checked November 2, 2026
  10. Emenda Constitucional nº 141, de 16 de outubro de 2026 - Altera o art. 7º da Constituição Federal para reduzir a duração máxima semanal do trabalho e prever 2 (dois) dias de repouso semanal remunerado, sem qualquer redução salarial Law · Congresso Nacional - normas.leg.br (Senado Federal / Câmara dos Deputados) · 2026-10-16 · checked November 2, 2026
  11. DECRETO por el que se reforman, adicionan y derogan diversas disposiciones de la Ley Federal del Trabajo, en materia de reducción de la jornada laboral Law · Diario Oficial de la Federación (SIDOF, Secretaría de Gobernación) · 2026-05-01 · checked November 2, 2026
  12. Ley 11.544 de Jornada de Trabajo - texto actualizado Law · Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación - Argentina.gob.ar Normativa (InfoLEG) · 2026-03-06 · checked November 2, 2026
  13. Ley Federal del Trabajo (texto vigente; última reforma publicada DOF 21-02-2025) Law · Secretaría de Gobernación - Orden Jurídico Nacional · 2025-02-21 · checked November 2, 2026
  14. Lei nº 4.090, de 13 de julho de 1962 - Institui a Gratificação de Natal (13º salário), texto atualizado Law · Câmara dos Deputados - Legislação Informatizada · 1995-03-30 · checked November 2, 2026
  15. Ley de Contrato de Trabajo N° 20.744 (t.o. 1976) - texto actualizado con sus modificaciones, incluida la Ley 27.802 (B.O. 6/3/2026) Law · Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación - Argentina.gob.ar Normativa (InfoLEG) · 2026-03-06 · checked November 2, 2026
  16. Lei nº 8.036, de 11 de maio de 1990 - Fundo de Garantia do Tempo de Serviço (FGTS), texto atualizado Law · Câmara dos Deputados - Legislação Informatizada · 2026-08-06 · checked November 2, 2026
  17. Argentina | EF English Proficiency Index Study · EF Education First · 2025 · checked November 2, 2026
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