It is estimated that around 4 million workers belonging to the private sector will receive this benefit. Learn how to calculate the amount that corresponds to you and organize the use you will give it.
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There’s nothing left! December 15 is the deadline for companies to make the deposit for bonuses to their workers, as established by law No. 27735. This labor benefit is granted twice a year (in the months of July and December ) and generates expectations among the workforce, because it coincides with the end of the year holidays.
According to the professor and finance expert Jorge CarrilloIt is estimated that this December there will be more than 4 million people who will receive this amount. However, if you do not know the amount that corresponds to you, in this note we will provide you with some steps so that you can calculate the amount you will receive and thus better organize the use you will give it.
How to calculate the amount to receive as a bonus?
As stipulated in the law, the bonus is made up of a full gross salary plus a 9% bonus from EsSalud. If you have an EPS, the bonus will be 6.75%.
For example, if you receive S/1,500 as a salary and you are affiliated with EsSalud, you will receive a total of S/1,635 as a bonus.
What requirements must I meet to access the bonus?
As announced by the Lima Chamber of Commerce, workers registered on the payroll, who belong to the private sector, and those belonging to the public sector, who work under the labor regime of private activity, must meet the following requirements to receive the amount of your Christmas bonus:
- Have worked for a full month in the company, prior to the month in which the bonus is due to be paid. That is, if the payment date is in December, the employee must have worked in November.
- Be performing their duties during the first fortnight of the months in which the bonus is paid.
What can I do if my employer does not deposit my bonus?
Injured workers can contact Sunafil and file their complaint through its customer service channels:
- 3902780
- consultations@sunafil.gob.pe.
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