Employee Benefits in Argentina

Published: Nov, 2014 | Pages: 55 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)


Synopsis
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information and insights into employee benefits in Argentina, including:

 An overview of state and compulsory benefits in Argentina

 Detailed information about private benefits in Argentina

 Insights into various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security 

 The regulatory framework for employee benefits in Argentina

Summary
The development of Argentine social security programs and policies started in the early 20th century. At present, the system has numerous policies and programs, including compulsory social insurance and social assistance. The system provides both basic social protection and a higher level of protection. Under the basic social protection, family allowance and retirement benefits are provided to families and workers employed in the informal sector, while compulsory contributory insurance schemes are provided under a higher level of protection systems.
Scope
This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Argentina:

 It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits

 It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death-in-service benefits, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation, maternity and paternity benefits, family benefits, unemployment, leave and private benefits

 It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Argentina
Reason To Buy
 Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in Argentina

 Assess the Argentina's employee benefits market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits

 Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in Argentina

 Gain insights into key organizations governing Argentina's employee benefits, and their impact on companies
Key Highlights
 Argentina's social security system comprises two main branches: social insurance and social assistance.

 Social insurance is a contributory scheme to which both employers and employees contribute.

 Social assistance is a non-contributory scheme in which people with income below the subsistence level participate.

 Private benefit plans are voluntary in Argentina, and employers can define the type and level of cover.

 1 Executive Summary
2 Introduction
2.1 What is this Report About?
2.2 Definitions
3 Country Statistics
4 Overview of Employee Benefits in Argentina
5 Regulations
6 State and Compulsory Benefits
6.1 Retirement Benefits
6.1.1 Introduction
6.1.2 Types of retirement plan
6.1.3 Eligibility
6.1.4 Age
6.1.5 Benefits
6.1.6 Payment options
6.1.7 Employee and employer contributions
6.1.8 Taxation
6.2 Death in Service
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Eligibility
6.2.3 Benefits
6.2.4 Payment options
6.2.5 Typical employer practice
6.2.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.2.7 Taxation
6.3 Long-term Disability Benefits
6.3.1 Introduction
6.3.2 Eligibility
6.3.3 Benefits
6.3.4 Payment options
6.3.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.3.6 Taxation
6.4 Medical Benefits
6.4.1 Introduction
6.4.2 Eligibility
6.4.3 Benefits
6.4.4 Typical employer practice
6.4.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.5 Workmen's Compensation
6.5.1 Introduction
6.5.2 Eligibility
6.5.3 Benefits
6.5.4 Payment options
6.5.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.5.6 Taxation
6.6 Maternity and Paternity Benefits
6.6.1 Introduction
6.6.2 Eligibility
6.6.3 Benefits
6.6.4 Payment options
6.6.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.6.6 Taxation
6.7 Family Benefits
6.7.1 Introduction
6.7.2 Eligibility
6.7.3 Benefits
6.7.4 Payment options
6.7.5 Typical employer practice
6.7.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.7.7 Taxation
6.8 Unemployment
6.8.1 Introduction
6.8.2 Eligibility
6.8.3 Benefits
6.8.4 Payment options
6.8.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.8.6 Taxation
6.9 Leave
6.9.1 Introduction
6.9.2 Immovable holidays
6.9.3 Transposable holidays
6.9.4 Non-working days holidays
7 Private Benefits
7.1 Retirement Benefits
7.2 Disability Benefits
7.3 Death Benefits
7.4 Sickness Benefits
7.5 Medical and Health Benefits
7.6 Other Benefits
8 Macroeconomic Indicators
8.1 Economic Performance
8.1.1 GDP at constant prices
8.1.2 GDP per capita at constant prices (US$)
8.1.3 GDP at current prices (US$)
8.1.4 GDP per capita at current prices (US$)
8.1.5 GDP by key sector
8.1.6 Inflation rate
8.1.7 Annual average exchange rate US$-ARS
8.1.8 Unemployment rate
8.1.9 Household consumption expenditure
8.2 Demographics
8.2.1 Total population
8.2.2 Labor force
8.2.3 Urban and rural populations
9 Appendix
9.1 Methodology
9.2 Contact Timetric
9.3 About Timetric
9.4 Timetric's Services
9.5 Disclaimer


List of Tables
Table 1: Definitions
Table 2: Argentina - Country Statistics, 2014
Table 3: Argentina - Monthly National Minimum Wage, January 2014
Table 4: Argentine Employer and Employee Contributions
Table 5: Argentine Workmen's Compensation - Contribution Rates, 2014
Table 6: Argentine Family Benefit - Amounts by Region, 2013
Table 7: Argentine Unemployment Benefits - Benefit Based on Contribution
Table 8: Argente Leave - Immovable Leave Dates, 2014
Table 9: Argentine Leave - Transposable Leave Dates, 2014
Table 10: Argentine Leave - Non-Working Days, 2014