In general, the minimum benefits that an employer must grant to their employees are: year-end bonus, vacation days with vacation premium, profit sharing, sunday premium, mandatory holydays, seniority premium, social security, leaves and permits.
Year-End Bonus (Aguinaldo)
- Minimum amount: 15 days of salary.
- Payment: Before December 20.
- Proportional: If the employee did not work the full year.
Vacation and Vacation Premium
- Vacation: a minimum of 12 days after completing one year of service, progressively increasing up to 20 days.
- Vacation premium: 25% additional pay over the salary corresponding to vacation days.
Profit Sharing (PTU)
- Right: Employees are entitled to participate in 10% of the company’s profits.
- Amount: Distributed as established by the Federal Labor Law, proportional to salary and days worked.
Sunday Premium
- Additional payment: 25% of the regular salary for working on Sundays, when the employee has another designated rest day.
Mandatory Rest Days
- Include official holidays such as January 1, February 5, March 21, May 1, September 16, November 20, December 25, among others.
Seniority Premium
- Equivalent to 12 days of salary per year worked, applicable in cases of voluntary separation with more than 15 years of service or unjustified dismissal.
Social Security
- Mandatory affiliation with Social Security (IMSS), covering medical care, sick leave, occupational risks, childcare services, and pensions.
Leaves and Permits
- Maternity: 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after childbirth, with full pay.
- Paternity: 5 working days with full pay.
- Medical leave: Covered by social security.
The information presented is solely for informational purposes and in a general manner.
For any specific case, professional advice must always be sought.
