Employees who get sick or suffer a work-related accident outside of the work environment will only receive 50% of their salary if Article 44 of the labor reform approved by the Senate is not modified. One of the most controversial points that was not considered was serious illnesses, such as cancer, whose medical leave for various treatments or surgeries is usually longer. For this reason, the government seeks to modify the regulations to maintain paid leave, although in this case there must be a 'concrete and irrefutable confirmation,' according to ruling party Senator Patricia Bullrich. What does Article 44 say Article 44 of the law passed by the Senate states that in the event of an accident or illness that is not a consequence of the performance of tasks derived from the employment contract and that prevents such performance, the worker is entitled to receive 50% of their remuneration. It states that 50% of the salary will be paid if the 'inability to work is the product of a voluntary and conscious act by the worker that implied a health risk for three months or six months if they have family members in their care.' This amount rises to 75% if the illness is the result of an unforeseen event such as a domestic accident or pneumonia, for example, and this leave will be paid for six months. The reappearance of chronic illnesses will not be considered a different disease, unless it manifests after two years. What will happen with medical certificates Workers must present certificates issued by a doctor that are 'digitally signed' and include 'diagnosis, treatment, and days of rest,' although the employer will retain the right to send their own and, in case of disagreement, request a medical board from recognized institutions.
