Question 1

What is Encaja?

Accepted Answer

Encaja is an online platform for domestic employers in Uruguay. It simplifies payslip generation: calculate, generate, and download correct payslips in minutes, without needing any accounting knowledge.

Question 2

Do I need to know payroll accounting?

Accepted Answer

No. Encaja is designed for people without accounting knowledge. You enter the salary and monthly variables, and the system does all the calculations for you.

Question 3

What type of employees does Encaja work for?

Accepted Answer

Encaja is designed for domestic staff in Uruguay: household employees, domestic workers by the hour or full-time. Calculations follow the current BPS regulations for this employment category.

Question 4

Are calculations automatic?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Encaja automatically calculates employer contributions, employee deductions, severance, and vacation pay according to current Uruguayan regulations.

Question 5

Can I download the payslip as a PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each generated payslip is available to download in PDF format, ready to print, sign, and share with your employee.

Question 6

Does it work with more than one employee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can add as many employees as you need and manage payslips for each one independently.

Question 7

How does severance (aguinaldo) work?

Accepted Answer

Encaja calculates severance automatically according to BPS rules. The system tells you when it's due and the exact amount, so you have no doubts.

Question 8

What happens if regulations change?

Accepted Answer

Encaja updates automatically when there are changes to BPS regulations or minimum wages. You don't have to do anything — the next payslips will already use the correct values.

Question 9

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All data is stored securely with encryption. We never share your information or your employees' information with third parties.

Question 10

Can I use Encaja from my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Encaja works on any device with a browser: computer, tablet, or phone. No app installation required.

Question 11

How much does Encaja cost?

Accepted Answer

Encaja has a free plan to get started. Paid plans unlock additional features like multiple employees and priority support. You can see all the details on the pricing page.

Question 12

Can I cancel whenever I want?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are no contracts or minimum commitment. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account.

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