{"id":235682,"date":"2026-07-02T15:38:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/bonuses-can-now-be-paid-starting-in-early-july-heres-the-deadline\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T15:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:38:25","slug":"bonuses-can-now-be-paid-starting-in-early-july-heres-the-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/bonuses-can-now-be-paid-starting-in-early-july-heres-the-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"Bonuses Can Now Be Paid Starting in Early July: Here’s the Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The bonus is paid in July, but this disbursement could occur even from the first day of the month. – Credit Infobae\/Paula Elizalde<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Understanding the July Bonus Payment Deadline<\/h2>\n

With July underway, companies and employers are now officially in the window for disbursing gratification<\/b> to their employees. This incentive is a right under the general labor regime for private activities, ensuring that workers receive two ordinary perks each year: one for National Holidays and another for Christmas. This payment is mandatory, irrespective of the employment contract type or service duration.<\/p>\n

Early Payment Guidelines<\/h3>\n

According to the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE<\/b>), employers can start paying out these benefits as early as the first half of July. Specifically, if workers have maintained their employment for the entire semester (January to June), they will receive the full benefit; however, this amount will be prorated for those with shorter tenures.<\/p>\n

Payment Timeline and Expectations<\/h3>\n

The right to gratification<\/b> accrues on July 1 and December 1, continuing until the 15th of each month. While there are rumors indicating that payments might commence on a specific date (e.g., July 15, 2026), it is important to note that employers have flexibility, with the option to disburse bonuses anytime within the first half of July\u2014or even on July 1 itself.<\/p>\n

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Get ready because July’s payment is coming soon. This is everything you need to know about gratification. – Credit Andina\/Carla Pati\u00f1o Ram\u00edrez<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Calculating the Bonus<\/h2>\n

The formula for calculating the bonus, or gratification<\/b>, involves not only the gross salary but also additional payments. The basic formula can be summarized as follows:<\/p>\n