Recently, the Ministry of Labor approved the regulations for the license for death of relatives. Find out all the details in this note.
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The Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE) approved the regulations of Law No. 31602, which establishes that workers have the right to leave for the death of family members. The measure seeks to protect the rights of those who are going through very difficult times such as loss of a loved one.
This proposal was approved by the Plenary Session of the Congress of the Republic on September 22, 2022 and promulgated by the Executive Branch in November of the same year. Finally, the Supreme Decree that approves the Regulation of Law No. 31602 was published in the newspaper El Peruano on December 24, 2023.
How long does leave last for the death of a family member and to whom does it apply?
The leave due to death of a family member It is five calendar days. The worker, by right, can be absent from his job for this number of days with pay.
Furthermore, if the death of the family member occurs in a geographical area other than the work center, the leave must be extended to the end of the distance, including additional days for commuting to work depending on the transportation used.
This law applies to those who work in the private sector. The employer can supervise the appropriate use of the leave provided for by law, for which the worker must provide due collaboration.
In what cases does leave apply for the death of a family member?
Your work should give you license If one of these family members of yours dies:
- Spouse
- Parents
- Children
- Siblings.
Your job in the private sector must give you leave for the death of a sibling, spouse, child or parent. Photo: Bing
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