Question 1

How much is overtime pay in Guatemala?

Accepted Answer

According to Article 121 of the Labor Code, overtime is paid at a 50% premium over the regular hourly rate. That means 1.5 times the normal hourly wage.

Question 2

How many hours is a regular workday in Guatemala?

Accepted Answer

The day shift (diurna) is 8 hours/day (44/week), night shift (nocturna) is 6 hours (36/week), and mixed shift (mixta) is 7 hours (42/week).

Question 3

Is overtime mandatory?

Accepted Answer

No, overtime work is voluntary except in cases of disaster or imminent risk. No worker can be forced to work overtime.

Question 4

What is the incentive bonus (bonificación incentivo)?

Accepted Answer

It's a monthly Q250 bonus established by Decree 37-2001 that every employer must pay in addition to regular salary. It's not included in salary calculations for benefits.

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