Court Gratuity & Litigation Costs (Art. 20 LCT)
Statutory guide to court gratuity & litigation costs (art. 20 lct) in Buenos Aires; LCT protections, limitation periods, and National Labor Court litigation.
Questions regarding court gratuity & litigation costs (art. 20 lct)?
Consult Lead Attorney Dr. Guillermo Conti on a pure contingency fee basis:
Essential Legal Distinctions
- Technical Analysis of Court Gratuity & Litigati: Strict application of Argentine labor statutes.
- Zero Upfront Litigation Costs: Total statutory exemption from filing fees.
- Pure Contingency Fees: We get paid only upon successful financial recovery.
1. Statutory Framework and Legal Analysis
The statutory gratuity principle of Article 20 LCT and Law 18,345 completely exempts employees from court filing fees, taxes, and bonds, guaranteeing unrestricted access to justice.
2. Litigation Strategy and Monetary Recovery
Employees are protected by statutory labor principles, full court gratuity (Article 20 LCT), and formal telegram notices to recover full compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I initiate a claim?
By sending a statutory labor telegram and filing before SECLO conciliation or National Labor Courts.
Are there upfront legal fees?
Zero cost. Full statutory gratuity under Article 20 LCT waives court filing fees for workers.
What is the statute of limitations?
Two (2) years from the date the claim accrued under Article 256 LCT.
How are attorney fees paid?
On a pure contingency fee basis: fees are paid strictly upon successful collection of your award.