Authenticated employment contract
It's the employment contract between employer and employee, drafted under the Ley Orgánica del Trabajo (LOTTT) and authenticated before the notary. Unlike a construction and works contract or a services agreement, this one IS a subordinate employment relationship, with the rights and obligations set by law.
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Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- For companies and employers about to hire staff who want the employment contract done right under the LOTTT
- For employees who want a clear contract that respects their rights
- For companies that hire staff in volume, with our Outsourced Legal Department agreement
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Advice on which type of contract applies to your case.
- Drafting of the contract under the LOTTT with position, salary, working hours, duties, duration and benefits.
- Scheduling of the appointment at the notary office.
- Support during the notarial authentication.
- Guidance on reporting to the Ministry of Labor and registering with the IVSS.
Does not include
- Registering the employee with the IVSS or formally notifying the Ministry of Labor, which we advise on and handle separately. We can handle it separately:IVSS →RNET →
- Payroll or prestaciones sociales (severance benefits accrued by law) calculations.
- The official notary fee, which is paid separately and varies with the number of pages.
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What you need
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- Details of the employer and the employee, with cédula (Venezuelan national ID card) or RIF (Venezuelan tax ID)
- The position and duties
- The agreed salary and benefits
- The working hours
- And the type and expected duration
- Employer and employee sign in person before the notary
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 2 to 4 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us about the position
You tell us the position, the conditions and whether it's for a set time or a specific project.
You do this - Step 2
We draft
We advise you on the right type and draft the contract under the LOTTT.
We do this - Step 3
You sign
We coordinate the appointment, confirm the cost, and employer and employee sign before the notary.
You do this - Result
Done
We deliver the contract and guide you on the Ministry of Labor and the IVSS.
You receive it
We draft the contract under the LOTTT in the type that applies, the employer and the employee review it, and we coordinate the signing before the notary (a public official).
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The official notary fee. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment has two parts, and we give you each one separately. Our base professional fee, from $60, for advising you on the type, drafting the contract and handling its authentication; if your company hires in volume, our Outsourced Legal Department agreement applies, with a preferred rate based on your volume
The official notary fee, which varies with the number of pages. Official amounts are paid in bolívares Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if I hire staff without a written contract?
The law presumes the relationship is indefinite and on the terms the employee says; without a document, you have no way to prove the agreed term, position or salary.
Which type is right for me?
It depends on the case; we advise you on indefinite-term, fixed-term or project-based.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $60, covers drafting under the LOTTT and the authentication; the official notary fee is separate.
Does a fixed-term contract have a limit?
Yes, one year, and on the second extension it becomes indefinite.
Does it have to be authenticated?
It's not mandatory, but it gives it fecha cierta and more security if there's a claim.
Do I have to notify the Ministry of Labor?
It's usually necessary; we guide you. And for companies, we have the Outsourced Legal Department agreement.
About this procedure
The authenticated employment contract is the document that formalizes an employment relationship between an employer and an employee, drafted under the Ley Orgánica del Trabajo, los Trabajadores y las Trabajadoras, the LOTTT. Unlike a construction and works contract or a services agreement, which are civil or commercial and involve no subordination, this contract DOES recognize an employment relationship, with set hours, dependence and a salary, and so it triggers all labor rights and obligations. The LOTTT provides for three types, and choosing well is key: indefinite-term, which is the general rule; fixed-term, which can't exceed one year and becomes indefinite on the second extension; and for a specific project, widely used in construction, which also becomes indefinite if it's chained to another project within three months. Drafting it badly, with the wrong type or without the terms the law requires, creates serious liabilities for the company. We draft it in the right type, with the position, salary, working hours, duties and benefits as the law requires, and we have it authenticated before the notary to give it fecha cierta. Keep in mind that the employment contract is also usually reported to the Ministry of Labor, and the employee registered with the IVSS (Venezuelan Social Security Institute); we guide you on that. And if your company hires staff often, we offer our Outsourced Legal Department agreement: your full legal department, without the payroll cost of an in-house lawyer.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code) · Ley Orgánica del Trabajo (LOTTT, Venezuela's labor law)
- Unlike a construction and works contract or a services agreement, this one IS an employment contract, with all the rights under the LOTTT; don't use it to disguise outsourcing
- Choosing the right type is key. A poorly managed fixed-term contract becomes indefinite
- Remember the Ministry of Labor notification and the IVSS registration
- And if your company hires in volume, ask about the Outsourced Legal Department
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