The arrival of July brings one of the most anticipated labor benefits for private sector workers in the country: the bonus for National Holidays. However, determining the exact amount that should appear on your pay slip often generates deep and justified uncertainty due to the inclusion of various remunerative concepts, extraordinary bonuses, and possible deductions for days not worked. Understanding how this payment is calculated is vital to ensure that the employer strictly complies with current regulations and thus avoid unpleasant surprises at the time of deposit. Due to this, below we explain how to correctly calculate this benefit, what factors influence the final amount, and what measures to take in case of any irregularity.
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HOW IS THE BONUS AMOUNT CALCULATED?
To know how much you are entitled to, the law states that you must take your current monthly salary as the base. The calculation is made considering the total time of services rendered within the semester; for the specific case of July, the months elapsed between January and June are counted.
If you worked the full six months, you are entitled to a full salary. If you worked less time, the payment will be lower. To obtain this value, the remuneration is divided by six and the result is multiplied by the number of months actually worked.
It is important to clarify that, although the law requires payment for full months, if a company decides to also pay for days worked, that depends on each employer.
WHAT CONCEPTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE BONUS AMOUNT?
Beyond the base salary, the final calculation must include other income that the worker regularly receives. Among the most relevant components are:
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- Family allowance, if the worker is entitled to it.
- Any other fixed remuneration that is received permanently.
- Variable remunerations, such as commissions, bonuses, or overtime, provided these have been received at least three times during the semester.
- The extraordinary bonus, which varies according to the type of health coverage: 9% if the worker is affiliated with EsSalud or 6.75% if they have an EPS.
WHERE CAN YOU EFFICIENTLY CALCULATE IT?
To simplify this process and avoid mathematical errors, there are digital tools designed specifically for this purpose. A reliable option is the Buk Bonus Calculator. This platform allows you to enter data such as base salary, family allowance, variable remunerations, and type of health insurance, obtaining a quick calculation that aligns with Peruvian regulations, thus facilitating the verification of the amount you are entitled to receive.
WHAT ACTIONS TO TAKE IN CASE OF AN INCOMPLETE OR MISSING DEPOSIT?
Failure to make this payment is a serious offense subject to inspection by Sunafil. If by July 15 the money has not been deposited, the worker has the necessary mechanisms to claim their rights, without this implying a waiver of their protection.
The procedure to file a complaint is simple and completely confidential: the affected person must gather supporting documents such as contracts or pay slips, and enter the official Sunafil portal to register their case. This process does not necessarily require the presence of a lawyer, and can lead to labor inspections and monetary sanctions for the company, which, depending on the size of the organization and the number of affected individuals, can exceed 130 thousand soles, according to Perú21.
