Peruvian Government makes the maximum age to work in the public sector official: since when does it apply, according to the law?

He Peru government implemented a new legal provision that establishes an age limit to work in the Public Sector. The measure, approved in December 2024, seeks to standardize the conditions of withdrawal of state workers and ensure their correct application in all government entities.

Together with this change, the regulations also introduce adjustments in other labor aspects, such as Licenses without enjoying and the Service time compensation (CTS). These modifications are part of an effort to update the labor framework and guarantee a uniform application in state employees.

What is the maximum age to work in the public sector according to the new law?

As provided in the Law No. 32199published in the Official Gazette El Peruanothe workers of the Public Sector Under the regime of Legislative Decree No. 276 They must cease their functions when they turn 70 years of age. This standard establishes that the withdrawal will be carried out at the end of the calendar year in which said limit is reached.

The objective of this regulation is to unify the criteria of labor cessation by age and avoid inconsistencies in its application within the public sector. With this provision, it seeks to provide greater clarity about the retirement process and facilitate the transition in jobs.

Changes in licenses and compensation for services for state workers

In addition to the age limit, the Law No. 32199 introduces modifications to the regime of Licenses without enjoying. From their entry into force, employees may request licenses of up to three years within a period of five years, allowing greater flexibility in their use.

Regarding the Service time compensation (CTS)the new regulation establishes that the calculation of the benefit will be equivalent to 100% of the monthly remuneration for each full year of work or fraction greater than six months. This seeks to uniform the payment of this benefit in all state institutions.

Since when the new regulations enter into force and how public employees affect

The Law No. 32199 It began to rule in January 2025, which means that all state entities must adapt to their provisions. Employees who turn 70 in any month of the year may continue working until December 31 of that year.

Government entities will have the responsibility of implementing the necessary measures to guarantee compliance with the regulations and avoid conflicts in their application. With these changes, a better retirement management and labor benefits of public servants are expected.