The arrival of the end of year holidays generates great expectations in the Peruvian population and not only because of what this season represents (days off, family and work gatherings), but also because a significant number of members of the country’s workforce — that is on the payroll—will receive a work benefit called a bonus.
If you are interested in knowing how much you will receive, on what date and other information in this regard, in this note we provide you with the information you need to answer these questions.
What is the deadline for companies to pay the December 2023 bonus?
According to him article 5 of the Gratuities Lawcompanies have the maximum deadline to deposit the amount corresponding to the second bonus of the year on Friday, December 15.
Who receives a bonus in December 2023?
As established in the Law No. 27735, this labor benefit corresponds to private sector workers with an indefinite, fixed-term or part-time contract. Likewise, people who work for the State under the 728 regime may receive this amount.
How to calculate the amount I will receive as a bonus?
To find this amount, you must take into account the amount of money you receive as monthly remuneration (if you have a contract valid from July 1 to December 31), plus a 9% bonus if you are affiliated with EsSalud or 6.75% if you have EPS.
Do public sector workers receive bonuses?
Regarding state workers, it is important to note that they will not receive gratification. However, they will be given an amount called a Christmas bonus, which, according to article 7 of the Public Sector Budget Law for fiscal year 2023, it is equivalent to S/300.
It should be noted that workers in the public sector belonging to the Legislative Decree 728 Yes, they will receive a full salary as a bonus plus an extraordinary bonus of 9%, if they are affiliated with EsSalud or EPS.
How much bonus should I receive if I have been working for three months?
If the worker does not comply with having worked for six full months, the Law No. 27735 establishes that your bonus will be equivalent to 1/6 of the salary for each full calendar month worked. For example, if you earn S/1,500, one sixth will be equivalent to S/250, if you have been working for three months, three sixths would be equivalent to S/750.
What happens if I am not paid my December 2023 bonus?
According to the National Superintendency of Labor Supervision (Sunafil), failure to pay this labor benefit is classified as a serious infraction, so if the employer has already made a complaint to the company where he works and has not received a response, he can file a virtual complaint with the entity.
Source: Larepublica
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