Guatemala
Guatemala guarantees 15 working days (Labour Code art. 130) after 1 yr. Aguinaldo + Bono 14 mandatory.
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Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 130Labour Code art. 130: 15 days after 1 yr. Aguinaldo (Dec) + Bono 14 (July).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 15 j | 100% | CT |
| Aguinaldo | 1 mois | 100% | Déc |
| Bono 14 | 1 mois | 100% | Juillet |
Public holidays
11 holidays11 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Semana Santa | All | 3 j |
| 1 may | Trabajo | All | — |
| 30 jun | Ejército | All | — |
| 15 ago | Asunción | All | Guatemala |
| 15 sep | Independencia | All | — |
| 20 oct | Revolución | All | — |
| 1 nov | Todos los Santos | All | — |
| 24 dic | Nochebuena | All | ½ j |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
| 31 dic | Año Nuevo | All | ½ j |
Sick leave
2/3 IGSS3-day waiting. IGSS 2/3.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 3 j | Unpaid | — |
| 4+ | — | 2/3 IGSS | Max 26 sem |
Maternity, paternity, parental
12 wks matMat 12 wks (4+8) 100% IGSS. Pat 2 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 12 sem | 100% IGSS | CT |
| Pat | 2 j | 100% | Decreto 64-92 |
Special leaves
Labour CodeLabour Code: marriage 5 days, bereavement 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 5 j | 100% | CT |
| Bereavement | 3 j | 100% | CT |
Centralize Guatemala absences
Illizeo applies Labour Code + IGSS + Aguinaldo + Bono 14.
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