We must stress that even in the cases in which the hiring of independent contractors is admitted by Labour Courts, their understanding is that the target company could be subsidiarily liable in regards to labour debts owed by the subcontracting company to their employees. The hiring of individual independent contractors has been reason for the filing of several suits, as the individual seeks recognition as an effective employee, with all inherent rights. Therefore, it is necessary to verify, in each case, the possibility of hiring an independent contractor, considering the above. The employer must give 30 days' notice to the discharged employee, which is called aviso pr vio. If the employee is immediatly discharged, the employer must pay the equivalent of a month's salary.
Some categories have other benefits, arisen from union class agreements or court rulings.