All About Hiring Employees in Chile
Get the information you need to hire in Chile and learn how Justworks EOR can help you streamline international hiring and manage employees abroad.
The Benefits of an EOR for Hiring in Chile
Navigating the complexities of compliant hiring in Chile can be challenging for employers juggling limited time and resources. Streamline the process from start to finish with a global EOR provider like Justworks.
Justworks EOR assists in managing local HR procedures for direct employment like benefits access, payroll, and more. Our experts offer specialized local insights into hiring and managing employees in Chile. With our transparent pricing, you can start with one employee and scale up as needed.
Options for Hiring in Chile
Opening Up an Entity
Setting up an entity in Chile usually takes months since it requires a nuanced understanding of local labor laws.
You’ll need to:
Set up a local branch with a local bank account
Register with local institutions
Maintain a presence in the country
Find law partners
Hire an accounting firm to run payroll
Hire an internal HR team
Setting up an entity seems daunting, so many businesses partner with a global EOR service to save time and money on local entity setup.
Protections Against Discrimination
In Chile, employees are protected from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, religion, political opinion, nationality, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. Employers are required to provide a safe and discrimination-free environment, and employees have the right to file complaints or take legal action if they experience discrimination at work.
Drafting Employment Agreements
Written employment contracts are mandatory in Chile, and must be written in Spanish. Both parties must sign the employment contract within 15 days of hiring.
Employment contracts must include:
Place and date of contract
Identification of both parties
Nature of the work being performed
Where the work is performed or specification if not at the employment location (remote work)
Amount, form, and frequency of payments
Duration and distribution of working day
Term of contract
Ready to Hire Confidently in Chile?
Justworks EOR makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Chile and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
