To hire new employees in
Paraguay
, your business must have a local legal entity or an Employer of Record like Borderless in place already. Then there’s the management of local employment compliance, taxes, benefits, payroll, and more. Hiring contractors poses similar challenges.
Borderless handles all of that for you, so you can focus on getting to work with your new team member in
Paraguay
while staying fully compliant with local laws and compliance.
Spanish and Guaraní
Paraguyan Guaraní (PYG)
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly
11 days
16.50%
28.6
12 - 30 days
Employees with a justified illness are entitled to sick leave. 50% of their salary is paid by the government, and 50% is paid by the employer.
18 weeks
In many countries like
Paraguay
, the treatment of employees and contractors is different. If you misclassify a new team member, you could be subjected to penalties and fines. Let Borderless get this right for you, so you don’t have to worry.
The minimum wage in Paraguay is PYG 2,289,324.
Overtime during dayshifts: 150% of employees regular rate of pay
Overtime during nightshifts: 200% of employees regular rate of pay
Employees are legally entitled to receive a 13th-month salary, commonly referred to as a Christmas Bonus. It generally equates to one month’s salary and is paid out in December.
For all Borderless customers, employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day.
Notice of termination must be provided in writing.
The notice period in Paraguay is one day.
Unqualified workers: 30 days
Skilled workers: 60 days
Highly-skilled workers: Generally six months, however, it’s up to the discretion of the employer and employee
For each year of service, an employee who is terminated without just cause is entitled to 15 days of severance pay.
When the world is your competition, it pays to incentivize new hires and existing alike. Borderless benefits packages typically include:
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