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Uruguay's Consejos de Salarios set, sector by sector and category by category, the minimum wage an employer must pay. Here's what they are, who they cover, how activities are grouped, and where to find your category's minimum. With the official quote from the law.

Open-ended, fixed-term, seasonal (zafral), trial and for-a-specific-work: what each one is, when you can use it, and what happens when it ends. With official quotes from the Ministry of Labour.

How many hours can you work per day and per week in Uruguay? Plain-language guide to the 8-hour daily cap, 48 weekly hours in industry and 44 in commerce, the weekly rest and the intermediate rest. With official MTSS quotes.

If illness or an accident stops you from working, BPS has three different benefits: total-incapacity retirement, a temporary partial-incapacity subsidy, and a non-contributory disability pension. Here's how they differ, who qualifies for each and how to apply. With the official definitions.