In Guatemala, there are several retirement systems that cover different sectors of workers. The main ones are: Below are the age and contribution requirements for each system, pension calculation formulas, application procedures, and…
When you start a business, one of the first things you do is think of a name, a logo, and an image that connects with your audience. That identity you build is your brand, and protecting it legally is more important than…
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting is a fundamental legal obligation for public limited companies in Guatemala. According to Article 134 of the Guatemalan Commercial Code, this meeting must be held at least once a year, within the four...
Introduction Job abandonment is a situation in which the worker stops attending their workplace or leaves in an unjustified and definitive manner, without notifying the employer or presenting a justifiable cause...
Introduction Labor rights in Guatemala are primarily guaranteed by the Political Constitution of the Republic (Articles 101 and 102) and the Labor Code (Decree 1441). These legal instruments aim to protect the dignity of the worker, establish conditions…
Introduction In Guatemala, the employment relationship is primarily regulated by the Political Constitution of the Republic (articles 101 and 102) and the Labor Code (Decree 1441), whose provisions establish the obligations and rights for both employers and employees…
1. Introduction Employee benefits are a set of rights and advantages that workers receive as a consequence of their employment relationship with an employer. In Guatemala, these benefits not only aim to guarantee the economic security of employees, but…
In the legal sphere of Guatemala, the promise to sell agreement is a widely used tool in real estate transactions. This agreement lays the foundation for two parties, the promising seller and the promising buyer, to formalize…
Within the Guatemalan legal framework, there are various non-profit entities established with the goal of benefiting society, such as civil associations, foundations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Despite sharing certain characteristics…
The right to health and life is a fundamental guarantee recognized by the Political Constitution of the Republic of Guatemala. The right is contained in Article 3 of the Constitution, which establishes that the State...
