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Edge Cases7 minJanuary 20, 2026

By Eduardo Cisternas

Does a Ley Karin investigation stop if the contract ends?

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The myth of contract termination in labor investigations

There is a dangerous confusion in HR: believing that if the employment relationship ends (e.g., end of a fixed-term contract), the Ley Karin investigation must also close. This is a serious mistake that can lead to massive fines.

The obligation persists

Even if the worker no longer provides services, the company has a legal obligation to:

1.Continue the investigation until its formal closure.
1.Interview those involved, even if they are former employees.
1.Issue conclusions and measures, sending the report to the Labor Inspection (DT).

How to manage former employees?

The challenge is operational. Audty is designed to manage 'external actors'. Our platform allows a former collaborator to continue participating in the investigation flow securely, keeping the file alive until the final report is submitted.

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