If the worker does not receive payment for his utilities, the company would receive a heavy fine. How do I know if I am entitled to this extra money?
The dates are approaching when many workers They will receive extra money in their bank accounts in addition to their monthly salary. We are talking about the so-called profits, which are a percentage of the profits obtained by companies as a result of their management in the 2022 period. How do I know if I will receive profits this 2023 and when is the payment? Keep reading this note.
According to article 29 of the Political Constitution of Peru, the State recognizes the right of workers to participate in the profits of the company. However, Not everyone receives this economic bonus, so they must have certain requirements.
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How do I know if I receive profits in 2023?
The first requirement to know if you receive this additional bonus is that you are on the payroll and are part of companies that produce third-category income and have more than 20 employees.
What companies do not share profits?
- Microenterprises accredited in the National Registry of Micro and Small Businesses.
- the institutions of public sector.
- The organizations non profit.
- Cooperatives, communal and civil societies.
- The private companies that in 2022 had 20 workers or less.
When will the utility payment be made?
According to the norm, the payment of profits must be paid within a maximum period of 30 days after the company files the affidavit Annual Income Tax for 2022. The Sunat published the expiration schedule for the 2022 declaration, which will take place between March 24 and April 11, 2023. With this, it is determined that the payments of profits are made between March 27 and May 11according to the latest RUC number.
What happens if my employer does not deposit my 2023 earnings?
If a company fails to pay you within the specified period, you can report the fact to Sunafil. Failure to pay as a labor right to the worker It is considered a serious infraction in terms of labor relations.
In the event that there is a labor inspection and the entity in charge becomes aware of the non-compliance, it could impose a fine between 1.57 UIT (S/7,772) up to 26.12 UIT (S/129,294)which will be calculated based on the number of workers affected.
How much is the amount of profits that corresponds to a worker?
To perform the utility calculation that the worker will receive, the remuneration received in the last year and the time worked in the company are taken into account. This way, 50% is distributed according to the days actually and effectively worked, while the other 50% will be according to the remuneration received.
- Fishing companies: 10%.
- Agricultural companies: 5% between 2021 and 2023; 7.5% between 2024 and 2026; and 10% from 2027 onwards.
- Telecommunications companies: 10%.
- Industrial companies: 10%.
- Mining companies: 8%.
- Wholesale and retail trade companies and restaurants: 8%.
- Companies that carry out other activities: 5%.
Source: Larepublica

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