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The Legislative Assembly approved by majority vote a reform to Article 202 of the Labor Code, marking a significant advance in the protection of labor rights. This amendment guarantees that workers whose contracts are terminated through the employer’s responsibility, or who are dismissed without just cause before October 20, will receive the corresponding proportional Christmas bonus.
This reform reinforces the legal obligation of employers to comply with the employee’s acquired right, regardless of whether the employee has not worked until the end of the calendar year. The benefit will be calculated in proportion to the time worked, preventing employees from losing this income due to unilateral or unjustified decisions by the company.
The measure represents an important step toward greater equity in labor relations, as it recognizes the worker’s effort and dedication throughout the year, even if their employment ends before december. Furthermore, it sets a precedent for labor justice and addresses a long-standing debt owed to sectors that have traditionally been unprotected against early dismissals.
Thanks to this legislative decision, El Salvador strengthens its regulatory framework in favor of the working class, providing legal security and protecting one of the most anticipated incomes of the year: the Christmas bonus. The reform thus becomes an effective mechanism to deter arbitrary labor practices and ensure that all labor efforts receive fair compensation.
