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An Employer of Record (EOR) makes it easy for your company to hire and manage employees in other regions or countries, like Latin America, without setting up a legal entity there. The EOR handles all the employment details, including payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance with local labor laws, which can vary significantly between countries. This means you can focus on managing your team’s work while the EOR takes care of the legal and administrative side of things. It’s a simple, hassle-free way to grow your team in Latin America and beyond.

Beyond being an Employer of Record, we will also assist you with talent sourcing and interview screening to help you find and hire the best candidates for your team.

Even though an Employer of Record (EOR) is the legal employer of your team members, you maintain a direct working relationship with them. You oversee their day-to-day activities, set goals, assign tasks, and manage their performance—just like you would with any employee. The EOR handles the backend responsibilities, such as payroll, benefits, and compliance with local labor laws, so you can focus on building a strong relationship with your team and guiding their work. This setup ensures you retain full control over the employee's role and contributions while leaving the administrative complexities to the EOR.

Salaries in Latin America are generally lower due to differences in cost of living, market conditions, and local economic factors compared to regions like North America or Europe. Skilled professionals in Latin America often earn competitive wages within their local economy, which can translate to cost savings for businesses hiring remotely, without compromising on talent quality.

Yes, recruiting in Latin America can be ethical when done responsibly. By offering competitive salaries aligned with local market standards, providing benefits, and ensuring compliance with labor laws, you can create opportunities that positively impact the region. Ethical recruitment focuses on fair treatment, career growth, and respecting cultural and economic differences while building mutually beneficial relationships.

At Workmate, we provide comprehensive EOR services designed to simplify the employment process for your business. Our services include: Talent Sourcing: Identify and recruit top talent for your needs. Interview Screening: Pre-screen candidates to find the best fit. Legal Employment: Employ domestic and international team members. Compliant Contracts: Draft locally compliant contracts. Background Checks: Verify candidates before hiring. Global Payroll: Process payroll and handle taxes. Benefits Management: Administer perks and benefits. IP Protection: Safeguard your intellectual property. Onboarding/Offboarding: Streamline hiring and terminations.

Employee via Workmate: Works under your direction and control. Has a structured schedule and ongoing responsibilities. Receives regular pay, benefits, and protections (e.g., vacation, health insurance). The EOR ensures compliance with local labor laws. Freelancer: Operates independently and is self-employed. Often works on short-term or project-based tasks. Sets their own schedule and manages their own taxes and benefits. No legal employer; they are a contractor, not part of your organization. Not everyone enjoys the uncertainties of freelancing, such as irregular income or managing taxes. For businesses looking to attract top talent, offering an employed position through an EOR can be a compelling advantage.

Workmate ensures a smooth onboarding by handling all paperwork, contracts, and equipment setup. We introduce the employee to your company’s policies, culture, and role, then integrate them into the team with the necessary tools and communication channels. Ongoing support for benefits and HR needs ensures the employee is fully supported, allowing them to get up to speed quickly with minimal effort from you.

Each country has its own set of laws outlining the benefits that must be provided to employees, including health insurance, unemployment benefits, and social security. Workmate ensures that every employee receives the required localized benefits, along with any optional benefits your company chooses to offer.

Termination and severance must be handled in compliance with local labor laws, which can vary by country. Typically, this includes providing the proper termination notice, severance payouts, and managing any accrued benefits, such as unused vacation days. Workmate manages the entire process, ensuring that all legal requirements are met and the termination is handled smoothly.

IP ownership is outlined in the employment contract. Typically, the employer owns the IP created during employment.