What you need to know for employing in Bolivia

Employee contributions include Long-term SSO Contribution (Disability, Old Age and Death), Common Risk, and Pension contributions. This list is non-exhaustive, please contact us for further information.

The typical work week in Bolivia consists of 48 hours per week. Those in certain executive roles can contract out of these hours, and are not subject to these limitations. Overtime is usually capped and compensated.

Sick leave is paid from the fifth day of illness for a period of 26 weeks within a 1-year time period (employee must provide a medical certificate proving illness).

If medical care can be proven to prevent permanent disability, the sick leave may be extended for another 26 weeks. For common illnesses: 100% of salary is paid (the employer is entitled to be reimbursed 75% from social security).

Maternity leave: Female employees are entitled to 90 days of paid leave, of which pay is 100% of the national minimum wage (the employer is entitled to receive a 90% reimbursement from Social Security). Mothers are entitled to further maternity benefits and allowances.

Paternity leave: Male employees are entitled to 3 days of paid paternity leave.

Employees in Bolivia are only entitled to annual leave after one year of continuous employment. Annual leave ranges between 15-30 working days depending on years of service.

Severance for unjustified dismissal is equal to 1 month's pay for each year of service.

There are a range of legal reasons that an employer can use to terminate an employment relationship in Bolivia, which depend on the specific circumstances.