Every employee in the private sector with an open-ended or fixed-term employment relationship, who worked from January 1 to April 30, is entitled to an Easter gift. This is half a month’s salary if paid on a salary and 15 days’ wages if paid on a daily basis.
It is also reminded that the subsidized unemployed also have the right to receive a Christmas and Easter gift.
When is it paid?
The Easter Gift 2023 is usually paid on Holy Wednesday, which this year falls on 12 April 2023. However, it is understood that the employer may pay the gift earlier than the above date.
The Easter Gift is paid, as long as the insured is subsidized during the period from 01.01 to 30.04. Three (3) daily Easter Gift allowances are paid for each full month of subsidy. Twelve and a half (12.5) daily allowances are paid for subsidy throughout the aforementioned period. If a full subsidy month is not completed, no Easter Gift is paid.
How is it calculated?
However, in the event that the employment relationship of an employee with his employer did not last the entire aforementioned period, either because he voluntarily left his job, or because he was fired, is entitled to receive a proportion of Gift which is calculated as follows:
In the case of a salaried employee, an amount equal to 1/15 of half the monthly salary or a daily salary depending on the agreed payment method, for every 8 (eight) calendar days. If someone works less than eight days, he is entitled to a corresponding fraction for the Easter gift.
Times that don’t count
The days on which the employee was absent from work without reason or due to unpaid leave are not counted.
The period of absence of employees due to trade union activity (i.e. time on trade union leave) is not taken into account.
Regarding the strike, the judicial jurisprudence accepts that the days of the strike are not counted in the duration of the employment relationship because the abstention of the employee is due to his own will and cannot therefore be characterized as an excused absence. By analogy, the same applies to work stoppages, since they also constitute a strike in reality.
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**Interview with Human Resources Expert, Dr. Maria Santos, on Easter Gift Entitlements for Employees**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Dr. Santos, and thank you for joining us today. There’s been quite a buzz about the Easter gift for employees this year. Can you explain who is eligible for this benefit?
**Dr. Santos:** Good afternoon, and thank you for having me. Yes, the Easter gift applies to every employee in the private sector with either an open-ended or fixed-term employment relationship, specifically for those who worked from January 1 to April 30. It’s a wonderful initiative to support employees during the festive season.
**Interviewer:** That’s great to hear! Could you tell us a bit about how much the Easter gift amounts to for different payment structures?
**Dr. Santos:** Certainly! For employees who receive a salary, the Easter gift is equivalent to half a month’s salary. If they are paid on a daily basis, they’ll receive an amount that corresponds to 15 days’ wages.
**Interviewer:** Interesting! I also heard that subsidized unemployed individuals are entitled to receive this gift. How does that work?
**Dr. Santos:** Yes, it’s important to mention that subsidized unemployed individuals have rights too. They can receive both Christmas and Easter gifts. For the Easter gift, they are entitled to three daily gift allowances for every full month they were subsidized during the specified time frame.
**Interviewer:** That sounds fair. When can employees expect to receive their Easter gift this year?
**Dr. Santos:** Generally, the Easter gift is paid on Holy Wednesday, which falls on April 12 this year. However, employers have the discretion to disburse the gift earlier if they choose to do so. Good communication from employers is key to ensuring employees know when to expect it.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for clarifying that, Dr. Santos. Is there anything else employees should keep in mind regarding this benefit?
**Dr. Santos:** Yes, I would encourage all employees to be aware of their rights and ensure their employers comply with this benefit. Keeping open lines of communication with HR can help clarify any uncertainties around payment timing or eligibility.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Santos, for your insights into the Easter gift benefits for employees. It’s a helpful reminder during this festive period.
**Dr. Santos:** Thank you for having me! It’s always a pleasure to discuss employee rights and benefits.
