He fourteenth salaryalso known as a school bonus, is the economic benefit of a single base salary ($450) that It is approved for dependent workers.
The compensation is received by employees who have completed a year of work in the company, and is paid before the school year in each region: until March 15 in the Coast/Galapagos region and until August 15 in the Sierra/Amazon region.
To calculate the amount received from the fourteenth salary, it is necessary to take into account the time worked in days/hours and the calculation period according to the region:
In case the worker has not completed a year of work in your company, a proportional value will be paid based on the months worked.
This benefit can also be paid monthly if the employee so decides. In accordance with the reform introduced on April 20, 2015 in the Labor Law and the publication of the Organic Law on labor justice and recognition of work at home, you can choose to pay the thirteenth and fourteenth salary per month.
Workers who do not want to receive this bonus on a monthly basis, they must submit a written request to their employers during the first 15 days of January.
In companies that do not pay on time, employees can take the following actions:
Source: Eluniverso
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