MAHRC 2026: focus on labor reform

“The labor reform contributed to improving the business climate in Argentina.” HR specialists and executives called for defending and advocating for the new regulation and supported its full and prompt implementation.

Key takeaways from the event

MAHRC 2026, organized by Marval O'Farrell Mairal, once again consolidated its position as a benchmark forum for high-level legal analysis. The organization of the event allowed for a dynamic and structured discussion, fostering exchange among specialists and attendees. The panel stood out for its technical strength, with clear and well-structured presentations focused on the most sensitive aspects of labor reform in Argentina. In this context, the partners’ ability to communicate complex legal matters with clarity and precision stood out. Without unnecessary technicalities, they translated sophisticated legal concepts into accessible messages without losing rigor. This approach enriched the debate and reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to generating and sharing practical knowledge that contributes to understanding key labor market changes.

Buenos Aires, Friday, April 17, 2026. Consultants, specialists, and HR executives from leading companies operating in the country agreed in valuing the recently approved Labor Reform as a tool that provides predictability, reflects existing realities, and offers more tools and alternatives for employees and employers, calling for its defense and promotion. “The labor reform has contributed to improving the business climate in Argentina; its success will depend on how it is implemented, and in that regard the private sector plays a fundamental role,” said Gustavo Giay, chairman of Marval O’Farrell Mairal, at the opening of the event held at the firm’s auditorium, which gathered more than 200 attendees. Enrique Stile, partner and labor law specialist, added that “there has not been a modernization of labor regulations in Argentina like the one carried out this year.”

Then, in the opening panel, Marval partners Diego Kelly, Rodrigo Solá Torino, and Guillermo Osorio discussed the impact of the reform with journalist Guillermo Laborda. “The law facilitates job creation by introducing updated tools that allow companies to make better business decisions, and despite the challenges that will ultimately be reviewed by the Supreme Court, there is already a better scenario than before its enactment,” said Osorio. “We must move beyond divisions and recognize that the law reflects existing realities, provides predictability, and offers tools that improve labor relations for both employees and employers,” added Kelly. “The fines system did not solve informality and instead affected compliant companies. We are at a turning point and must defend this law,” emphasized Solá Torino.

The following segment addressed platform economies and their labor impact, featuring Nicolás Debernardi and Laura Gimenez. The discussion highlighted regional consensus around embracing this industry and ensuring access to social security for independent workers.

Later discussions explored the transfer of labor courts to the City of Buenos Aires and procedural reform, described as a historic opportunity to improve judicial processes and provide greater clarity for both workers and companies.

Finally, the Compensation 2026 panel addressed salary trends, inflation expectations, and the need to adapt talent strategies to new technologies and evolving business models.

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