Court Suspends Milei's Labor Rule Changes in Argentina

The decision, hailed by the General Labor Confederation, comes amid protests against Milei's economic measures.

President Javier Milei's labor rule changes, part of his economic plan to revive Argentina's struggling economy, have been suspended by a three-judge court.
The labor changes, which included increasing job probation from three to eight months, reducing severance compensation, and allowing the possibility of dismissal for workers participating in certain protests, were challenged by the General Labor Confederation.
The court ruled that the administration overstepped its authority by decreeing labor changes without prior discussion and approval by Congress.
Since his inauguration on December 10, Milei has implemented sweeping initiatives, including devaluing the country's currency by 50%, cutting transport and energy subsidies, and announcing that his government won't renew contracts for more than 5,000 state employees hired before he took office.
Milei's measures, aimed at transforming Argentina's economy and reducing the size of the state, have sparked protests in Buenos Aires.