Overtime calculator in Guatemala
This calculator allows estimating overtime pay in Guatemala using the ordinary monthly salary, the type of shift, and the overtime hours worked.
Enter the regular monthly salary, select the applicable regular workweek, and specify how many hours of overtime are to be paid. The tool estimates the rate for a regular hour and applies the minimum overtime premium of 50%.
What data is needed?
The calculator estimates overtime pay based on the selected standard work schedule. To avoid errors, the regular monthly salary must be used and regular hours should not be mixed with overtime hours.
Day shift
Use 8 regular daily hours as a reference to calculate the value of the regular hour. The applicable weekly limit must also be reviewed.
Hybrid shift
Use 7 regular daily hours as a reference to calculate the value of the regular hour. The applicable weekly limit must also be reviewed.
Night shift
Use 6 regular daily hours as a reference to calculate the value of the regular hour. The applicable weekly limit must also be reviewed.
What does this tool calculate?
This tool estimates the amount that may be owed for overtime, using the regular monthly salary, the standard daily work hours, and a minimum overtime rate of 50%.
Standard time
It is calculated by dividing the regular monthly salary by 30 days and then by the regular daily hours of the selected shift.
Overtime
It is calculated by applying a minimum surcharge of 50% to the regular hourly rate.
Outstanding amount
The overtime rate is multiplied by the hours entered, and previous payments or documented adjustments are subtracted.
Do you want to review the case in more detail?
The calculation may vary depending on the type of work schedule, contract, attendance records, shifts, rest periods, holidays, national holidays, previous payments, internal policies, and specific conditions of the employment relationship.
Labor law for companies in Guatemala
Conservis advises employers on work schedules, attendance controls, internal policies, hiring, terminations, inspections, and labor disputes.
Learn about labor consultingLegal basis used
- Overtime: Article 121 of the Labor Code provides that work performed outside regular working hours must be compensated at a rate of at least 50% more than the minimum wage or the higher agreed-upon wage.
- Daily limit: Pursuant to Article 122, regular and overtime hours combined must not exceed 12 hours per day, except for legally provided exceptions.
- Regular working hours: This tool uses as a reference 8 hours for the daytime shift, 7 hours for the mixed shift, and 6 hours for the night shift.
- Weekly work schedule: In addition to the daily limit, the weekly limit applicable to each type of shift must be reviewed.
- Breaks, days off, and holidays: This tool does not automatically calculate special scenarios. If the hours correspond to such cases, the specific situation must be reviewed.
- Base salary: the tool uses the ordinary monthly salary entered by the user, excluding the incentive bonus if so selected.
This tool does not replace a legal review. For cases with special shifts, cumulative workdays, work on rest days, holidays, official days off, incomplete records, variable salary, or labor disputes, it is advisable to review documents before making a decision. Consult the Labor Code of Guatemala.
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