Updated February 17^th 2026

All About Terminating Employees in Uruguay

Understand how to terminate employees in Uruguay and how Justworks EOR can help simplify the process.

How an EOR Can Help with Employee Termination

Justworks makes ending employment contracts easy by helping you navigate local labor laws and notice requirements. Our team takes care of the details to keep you compliant, so you can focus on running your business.

Terminating an Employee in Uruguay

Employers in Uruguay need to follow the proper notice period and give proper severance payment to terminate employment.

Termination with Cause

Termination Without Notice

Disciplinary Processes

Severance Payments

Notice Periods

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.

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