The government sets a maximum age to work in the public sector: what is and since when does the measure govern?

In December 2024, the Executive power promulgated a law that modifies working conditions in the state sector, which establishes an age limit to work in public entities of Peru. This provision seeks to standardize the withdrawal criteria in the public administration and ensure its correct application.

In addition to this change, the regulations contemplate adjustments in other labor aspects, such as the regulation of licenses without enjoying and the Service time compensation (CTS). These provisions are part of an effort to update working conditions in the State and provide greater security to public servants.

What is the maximum age set in the new regulations to work in the public sector?

According to the Law No. 32199published in the Official Gazette El Peruano el December 17, 2024public sector workers must cease their duties when they are 70 years old. This provision applies to employees governed by the Legislative Decree No. 276 and establishes that the withdrawal will be carried out at the end of the calendar year in which this age is reached.

The objective of this measure is to unify criteria around Labor cessation by age and avoid discrepancies in its application. As stipulated, the new standard will enter into force in January 2025, which means that those who turn 70 that year can work until December 31 before officially retiring.

Changes in licenses without enjoying and CTS for state workers

The Law No. 32199 It also introduces modifications to the regime of Licenses without enjoying. From their implementation, workers may request licenses of up to three years within a period of five years, either continuously or discontinuously, which depends on their personal or professional needs.

As for the Service time compensation (CTS)the standard establishes a uniform calculation that is equivalent to 100% of the monthly remuneration for each full year of work or fraction greater than six months. With this adjustment, it seeks to standardize labor benefits and facilitate its application in all public entities in the country.

Since when does Law 32199 enter into force and what implications do you have?

The provisions of the Law No. 32199 They will enter into force as of January 2025, so all state entities must adapt to the new regulations. The public institutions They will be responsible for issuing specific guidelines to guarantee compliance with the standard and avoid possible inconveniences in its implementation.

Public Sector workers receive S/200 Bono

Government grants an exceptional bonus of 200 soles, as established in Supreme Decree 010-2025-EF, is intended for public sector workers that belong to different labor regimes. This benefit will be granted to the servers that are under the regimes of the legislative decrees No. 276, 728 and 1057, as well as those contemplated in Laws No. 30057, 29709 and 28091. The measure encompasses the workers of the workers of the National Government, Regional Governments and Local Governments.