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Resignation vs dismissal Guatemala

Compare estimated payouts if you resign or are dismissed.

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Difference (dismissal − resignation)

GTQ 18,016.44

Dismissal total

GTQ 25,516.44

Resignation total

GTQ 7,500.00

Severance (dismissal only)

GTQ 18,016.44

Years worked

3

Educational estimate only — not legal advice. Jul 2026.

Know how you are leaving?

Calculate your full settlementPick the termination type and add every item, with prior notice and pending salariesSeverance only (Art. 82)One month per year scenarios by tenure

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Resignation vs dismissal: how much does the total change?

When a job ends in Guatemala, the package is not the same if you resign or if there is unjust dismissal. The large gap is usually severance (indemnización) (about 1 month of salary per year worked in this calculator's educational model).

Quick answer

On voluntary resignation, severance usually does not apply; proportional benefits (aguinaldo, bono 14) and unused vacation still might. On unjust dismissal, the same model adds severance. Use your salary, dates, and unused vacation days above.

Know how you are leaving?

This comparison helps you decide. Once you know your termination type, calculate the full amount (with prior notice and pending salaries) in the Guatemala settlement calculator.

What this tool compares

| Item | Resignation (model) | Unjust dismissal (model) | |---|---|---| | Severance (indemnización) | No | Yes (about 1 month × years) | | Proportional Christmas bonus (aguinaldo) | Yes | Yes | | Proportional Bono 14 | Yes | Yes | | Unused vacation | Yes (days you enter) | Yes |

The difference between totals is almost always severance. Confirm with HR, the Ministry of Labor, or labor counsel for constructive dismissal, mutual agreement, or other exit types.

How to use it

  1. Enter your monthly salary in quetzales.
  2. Hire start and exit dates.
  3. Unused vacation days (ask HR if unsure).
  4. Compare both totals and the breakdown.
Educational model

Severance (dismissal) ≈ monthly salary × (days worked ÷ 365)

Aguinaldo and Bono 14 ≈ (salary ÷ 12) × months in the matching period

Unused vacation ≈ (salary ÷ 30) × days remaining

Simple example

Salary Q6,000 · exactly 2 years · 0 vacation days · mid-year exit (illustrative):

  • Resignation: proportional benefits only (no severance).
  • Dismissal: the same plus about Q12,000 severance reference (2 × Q6,000).

Exact amounts depend on dates and benefit periods.

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YMYL notice

Educational estimate based on a simplified Labor Code model. Not legal advice. Special cases (justified dismissal, commissions, garnishments) can change the result. Reviewed: July 2026.

FAQ

Under the usual voluntary-resignation model, no. Still check proportional aguinaldo, bono 14, and unused vacation.

In this calculator, yes: both scenarios share benefits and only dismissal adds severance. Real cases may include other items or settlements.

Do not assume the same package. Justified dismissal has different rules: confirm the legal ground with counsel.