How much will you get as a bonus for National Holidays

Until the fortnight of June, companies have a deadline to pay the bonus for National Holidays, one of the most anticipated moments by workers. Employees who are on payroll in the public sector receive this labor lawDo you know how to calculate what you should be deposited?

The gratification It is a labor right that employees receive twice a year. On the occasion of the National Holidays and Christmas, an additional remuneration is received so that the worker can face the additional expenses that they demand such as trips, excursions, purchases, among others, indicates the Ministry of Labor.

Do you know how much you should receive with your July bonus and what happens if you contribute to Essalud or the EPS? Pay attention to the note.

HOW DO I CALCULATE THE PAYMENT OF MY GRATIFICATION FOR NATIONAL HOLIDAYS?

The bonus for a private sector worker is a gross salary (they will not be subject to any AFP discount, Income Tax, etc.), in addition to the extraordinary bonus of 9% of the salary, corresponding to the contribution to Essalud. “Therefore, this means that you will receive an amount greater than the net salary that you normally get in your pocket each month,” according to Jorge Carrillo Acosta, professor and finance expert at Pacífico Business School.

Example to calculate your bonus with the Essalud bonus:

In short, the bonus will be the gross salary plus an additional 9% of the salary for Essalud. For example, if your gross salary is S/2,000, you must add S/180 (9% of S/2000) from the bonus, which makes a total of S/2,180.

What if I have EPS?

If you are affiliated with an EPS, the extraordinary bonus is equivalent to 6.75%.

For example, if your gross salary is S/2,000, you must add S/130 (6.5% of S/2000) from the bonus, which makes a total of S/2,130.

What happens if my salary is variable or imprecise in the calculation of the gratuity?

Variable or imprecise remuneration is included if the worker has received it for at least 3 months within the period between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022.

In this case, the remuneration received in the last 6 months prior to June 15, 2022 is averaged. For example, if you earned S/1,500 for two months; another 3, S/2,000 and one S/1,200, you must add it and divide it by 6. You must add it and divide it by 6. In this case the sum is S/10,200 and the result of the division is S/1,700. Your bonus will be based on an average salary of S / 1,700.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE COMPANY DOES NOT PAY ME MY GRATIFICATION?

If the deadline for your deposit has expired, the company you work for has not deposited this economic benefit of the bonus, you can be fined up to 26.12 Tax Units (120,152 soles).

Keep in mind that if the bonus is paid untimely, the worker will have the right to receive said benefit with the corresponding legal interest.

How did you report the non-payment?

You can file a complaint with the National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (Sunafil). For this you can call 390-2780 or you can also write to the email [email protected].

WHEN SHOULD THE JULY GRATIFICATION BE DEPOSITED?

Companies must deposit the gratuity before July 15, in accordance with article 5 of the Law on bonuses (Law 27735). If in case, the fortnight falls on a non-business day, the payment must be made until the last business day prior to that date. It is estimated that more than 4 million workers on the private sector payroll receive the bonus payment. The total amount of payment would be approximately S / 9,000 million, according to Jorge Carrillo Acosta, professor and finance expert at Pacífico Business School.

WHO WILL RECEIVE GRATIFICATION FOR NATIONAL HOLIDAYS?

Private sector workers who are on the payroll and who have worked at least 1 month between January and June 2022.

If the person worked only 1 month during that semester, they will not receive the full bonus, as will those who have been on the payroll since 01/01/22. In this case, the amount of the payment will be 1/6 of the computable remuneration for the month worked.