Ley 24557. Ley de riesgo de trabajo. ART

Introduction to Law 24.557

Overview of Law 24.557

• The law, enacted in 1996, is known as Law 24.557 or the Work Risk Law, aimed at preventing workplace accidents and compensating for damages caused by work-related injuries or illnesses.

• Key objectives include promoting rehabilitation and reintegration of injured workers and providing compensation in cases of disability or death.

Scope of the Law

• The law covers employees in both private and public sectors, interns, trainees linked through non-labor relationships, and individuals required to provide public service.

Covered Risks

• It addresses workplace accidents defined as sudden and violent events occurring during work or while commuting (in itinere), provided the worker did not deviate from their route for non-work reasons.

• Professional diseases are also covered; these are listed annually by the executive power.

Benefits Provided

• Coverage includes medical services such as healthcare assistance, pharmaceuticals, prosthetics, orthopedics, rehabilitation services, professional retraining, and funeral services.

• Financial benefits consist of salary reimbursements for paid wages during recovery periods and compensation payments for temporary or permanent disabilities.

Amendments Introduced by Law 26.773

Changes Implemented in October 2012

• This law introduced significant changes including an increase in monetary benefits available to workers.