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Labor minister Rolando Castro reported that inspections under the Plan Justicia Laboral Nocturna which verifies working conditions during night shifts continued over the weekend. According to the official, the operations uncovered various irregularities regarding work shifts, overtime pay, tips, transportation, and statutory benefits.
Among the key findings reported by Castro were workers putting in shifts of 12, 13, and even 14 hours. The minister also highlighted cases where the required overtime premium was not paid, as well as instances of failure to pay the mandatory night-shift differential. These issues are among the irregularities the Ministry of Labor is identifying during its nighttime rounds.
Another issue raised concerns tips. Castro stated that investigators found cases of misappropriation of these funds and situations where workers’ tips were being used to pay kitchen staff wages. The official included these practices among the findings identified during the inspections.
The minister also reported problems regarding transportation for workers finishing their shifts in the early hours of the morning. He explained that there were cases of employees leaving work around 2:00 a.m. without guaranteed transportation. This matter is also being reviewed as part of the Ministry’s inspections.
In addition to these findings, Castro noted cases involving failure to remit statutory deductions for Administradoras de Fondos para Pensiones (AFP) y al Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social (ISSS). The official pointed out that these situations are among the irregularities detected during the inspection rounds.
Castro further indicated that more than 20% of the workforce is employed during night hours; consequently, the Ministry will continue with the Plan Justicia Laboral Nocturna. According to the official, the goal of these actions is to identify irregularities that may be affecting night-shift workers and to verify compliance with labor obligations.
The minister maintained that most employers in the country comply with the law, but slaw butt there are still employers who appear to be taking advantage of workers’ need for employment. He noted that the Ministry is taking appropriate measures and that those found in violation will be required to comply with legal provisions.
Inspections will continue over the coming days as part of the Plan Justicia Laboral Nocturna. Castro affirmed that the Ministry would persist in monitoring the conditions of night-shift workers and will continue to enforce the law regarding any irregularities discovered during these operations.
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