Within the framework of the discussion for a pension reform, the working group in charge of carrying out a study of the proposals for the improvement of the Peruvian pension system of the Congress He presented —preliminarily— the principles that the new scheme should have. voluntary system The first advance presented by this subgroup of […]
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Ban on spam calls: Consumer Defense Commission approves insistence
Unanimously, the Consumer Defense Commission (Codeco) of Congress approved the opinion of insistence that seeks to prohibit spam calls for commercial purposes. This occurs after the Executive Branch observed this proposal because, it maintains, it could affect the freedom of enterprise. “It is false or extremely improbable that free enterprise is affected, given that this […]
The future of wind and solar energy in Peru today in the hands of Congress
The Energy and Mines Commission of the Congress will put to a vote today the modification of Law 28832 on energy efficiency, with the aim of lowering electricity prices for citizens and promoting investments in non-conventional renewable energies (RER), such as wind and solar, by authorizing the generators of the latter participate in the tenders […]
VAT refund for pensions and other measures under scrutiny
Since 2022, once again, the discussion on the reform of the pension system began to take shape. The Executive and the Congress of the Republic have been shaping their proposals independently and at some point along the way they will meet to reach a consensus. The Legislature enthusiastically promotes some measures such as contributions through […]
Labor Day: delivery apps leave 9 out of 10 delivery drivers unprotected
In it International Workers Day It is worrying that, despite recovering the levels of employment prior to the coronavirus, precariousness dominates.Thus, of the 17.7 million employed Peruvians —623,300 more than in 2019—, 8.4 million work fewer hours and/or receive below-average pay —906,700 more. We see the most tangible example of job insecurity in mobile delivery […]
Congress approves declaring June 7 a national holiday
The Plenary of the Congress of the Republic approved today, Thursday, April 27, to declare National holiday on June 7 in commemoration of the Battle of Arica and the Day of the Peruvian Flag. The ruling on Bill 3132 had the support of 91 congressmen in the first vote, and with 82 votes in favor, […]
Recognition bonus will be transferred from April 2024
After being approved by insistence two weeks ago in plenary session, the Congress of the Republic published Law No. 31729 yesterday to update the recognition bond after 20 years. Former members of National Pension System (SNP) that moved to the Private Pension System (SPP) since 2002 will now be able to request the transfer of […]
Autograph to protect the 5 nautical miles is in the hands of the Executive
After two weeks of waiting, the Congress of the republic sent to the Executive the autograph of the law that seeks to prioritize artisanal fishing in the five nautical miles to ensure the sustainability of resources. Now, the Government of Dina Boluarte has until Monday, May 22 to officially publish or observe it. Various unions […]
Part-time workers one step away from having CTS
The Labor Commission of the Congress of the Republic approved yesterday by majority the opinion of Bill No. 3563/2022-CR, which proposes to extend labor benefits to workers with four or fewer hours of daily work, such as compensation for time of service (CTS), paid rest and protection against arbitrary dismissal. The president of the aforementioned […]
CTS: propose that workers with less than 4 working hours a day can access benefits
the congresswoman Katy Ugarte of the Magisterial Block presented in November of last year the Bill 3563/2022-CR that proposes to grant compensation for time of service (CTS), paid rest and protection against arbitrary dismissal for workers who provide paid personal services and subordinates with four or fewer hours per day, or 20 or fewer per […]