He is coming Labor Day in Peru. For many, this date is immediately associated with a day of rest; however, There are other workers who have to go to their workplace. To compensate those who are in this last group, it is important to note that the law grants them special financial compensation, which will be detailed in the following note.
As recalled, the May 1 is celebrated on Labor Day Worldwide. Just as in Peru, this date is commemorated throughout the world, since the efforts of those who work in different social and economic sectors are recognized. In the Peruvian case, for those who need to go to their work centers this May 1he Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion notes that an additional payment is due as compensation for the hours dedicated during that day.
What financial benefits will I receive for working on May 1?
He Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion points out that every worker who works for a National holiday You will be entitled to additional financial compensation. According to the state entity, the payment not only includes the normal payment for the day worked, but also compensates for the worker’s renunciation of rest. This measure will seek to reward the efforts of those who come to its work center or do remote work. This regulation is contemplated in the Legislative Decree 173 of the Paid Break Law.
Example of the additional remuneration that would correspond to a worker who works during a holiday. Source: Ministry of Labor
In the specific case of Labor Daythe law has a specific section that seeks to benefit those who are affected your obligatory rest during this day special. As typified by the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotionthe worker must receive remuneration for his mandatory weekly rest day, remuneration for holidays (only in the case of May 1) plus another amount for the corresponding remuneration for the work carried out on May 1.
Example of the special remuneration granted to the worker if the mandatory weekly rest day coincides with Labor Day. Source: Ministry of Labor
In Peru, what are the holidays remaining for 2024?
Below, we show you the pending holidays in the Peruvian calendar. It should be noted that the days non-working and holidays They are different. The first group represents days when the public sector does not work; however, They should recover the hours not worked in the next 10 days or as agreed with the employer. On the other hand, holidays mean a day in which both public and private sector workers have the right not to work without affecting their remuneration.
- Wednesday, May 1st: Labor Day
- Friday June 7: Battle of Arica and Flag Day
- Saturday June 29: Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day
- Tuesday July 23: Peruvian Air Force Day
- Friday, July 26: Non-working day for the public sector
- Sunday July 28: Independence Day
- Monday July 29: National Holidays
- Tuesday August 6: Battle of Junín
- Friday August 30: Santa Rosa de Lima
- Monday October 7: Non-working day for the public sector
- Tuesday October 8: Battle of Angamos
- Friday, 1 November: All Saints Day
- Friday December 6: Non-working day for the public sector
- Sunday December 8: Immaculate Conception
- Monday December 9: Battle of Ayacucho
- Monday December 23: Non-working day for the public sector
- Tuesday December 24: Non-working day for the public sector
- Wednesday, December 25: Christmas
- Monday December 30: Non-working day for the public sector
- Tuesday December 31: Non-working day for the public sector
Source: Larepublica
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