CNAT Plenary 302: Statutory Deadlines and Demands for Work Certificates

Conti Labor Lawyers presents the case brief and legal analysis of CNAT Plenary 302: Statutory Deadlines and Demands for Work Certificates, a landmark precedent shaping Argentine employment litigation before the National Labor Appeals Court (CNAT) and the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJN).

1. Case Summary and Legal Doctrine

Fijó la doctrina obligatoria de que el trabajador debe aguardar el plazo de 30 días corridos posteriores a la extinción del contrato antes de cursar la intimación por 2 días hábiles para hacerse acreedor de la multa de 3 sueldos del Art. 80 LCT.

This milestone ruling establishes clear guidelines governing statutory workers' protections, evidentiary thresholds, and judicial compensation standards.

2. Core Legal Holdings

• Constitutional Labor Guarantee (Art. 14 bis): Full enforcement of constitutional safeguards against arbitrary employer conduct.
• Evidentiary Standards: Objective evidentiary rules supporting injured or wrongfully dismissed workers.
• Full Recovery: Elimination of confiscatory statutory caps and preservation of real wage values.

3. Frequently Asked Questions