Severance pay calculator in Guatemala
This calculator helps you estimate how much you could be owed in a severance package, taking into account your salary, time worked, proportional benefits, pending vacation, and, when applicable, indemnity.
The result is indicative and does not replace a legal review. In Guatemala, severance pay does not apply in all cases; it generally corresponds to unjustified dismissal or other legally applicable scenarios.
Data for the calculation
Complete the fields and then press Calculate.
Ingresa las fechas manualmente en formato dd/mm/aaaa. La fecha de inicio debe ser pasada o de hoy. La fecha de terminación puede ser pasada, actual o futura si quieres hacer una proyección.
Severance pay normally applies in wrongful termination or under the causes set forth in Article 79 of the Labor Code. In resignation, justified termination, or during the probation period, severance is generally not calculated.
Recomendación: ingresa el salario ordinario sin la bonificación incentivo de Q250. Si ingresaste un salario que sí la incluye, selecciona “Sí” para restarla automáticamente.
What to put here: ingresa el promedio mensual devengado durante los últimos 6 meses cuando existan comisiones, salario variable, horas extra recurrentes u otros pagos que deban integrar la base de cálculo. Si el salario ha sido fijo, puedes dejarlo en blanco y se usará el salario mensual ordinario.
La opción automática estima 15 días por año en proporción al tiempo trabajado. Si ya conoces los días pendientes reales, usa el modo manual.
Usa este campo de “Otros pagos pendientes” para agregar montos laborales pendientes que no estén calculados automáticamente. Por ejemplo: comisiones pendientes, horas extra reconocidas, bonificaciones no pagadas, saldos de aguinaldo o Bono 14 de períodos anteriores, días laborados no incluidos, viáticos reconocidos como pago pendiente u otros montos acordados.
Usa este campo únicamente para anticipos o ajustes documentados. La calculadora resta el monto ingresado, pero no determina si el descuento es legalmente procedente; esa validez debe revisarse según los documentos y el caso concreto.
Usa el campo “Mostrar detalle legal” para decidir si quieres que el resultado incluya una explicación legal resumida sobre la base utilizada para el cálculo.
What does this tool calculate?
The tool estimates the main categories that are usually reviewed at the end of an employment relationship in Guatemala. It takes as a reference the Labor Code and specific laws regarding benefits such as the Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo) and Bonus 14.
Indemnity
It is calculated when applicable, usually due to unjustified dismissal or causes attributable to the employer. The basis uses the salary average and a proportional integration of the Christmas bonus (aguinaldo) and Bono 14 to estimate the severance base.
Proportional benefits
Calculate aguinaldo, Bono 14, and pending vacation pay based on dates, salary, and previous payments made.
Settings
Allows adding pending salaries, other payments, and deductions or advances to get a more realistic total.
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The calculation may vary depending on employment documents, variable salary, bonuses, method of termination, deductions, vacation time taken, and specific conditions of the employment relationship.
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Learn about labor consultingLegal basis used
- Compensation: Article 82 of the Labor Code: one month's salary for each year of continuous service, or a proportional amount if the time is less.
- Average salary: Article 82 states that the severance pay is calculated based on the average wages earned during the last six months, or the time worked if it was less.
- Basis of compensation criterion: This calculator uses a broad base that proportionally integrates the average salary, aguinaldo, and Bono 14 to estimate severance pay when applicable.
- Vacation: Article 130 of the Labor Code: a minimum of fifteen business days of vacation after each year of continuous work; Article 131 requires a minimum of 150 days worked to acquire the annual right.
- Bonus 14: Decree 42-92: it is equivalent to one ordinary salary per year and is paid proportionally if the employment relationship ends before completing the period.
- Christmas bonus Decree 76-78: it is equivalent to an annual salary and must be calculated proportionally when the employment relationship ends.
This tool does not replace a legal review. For cases involving commissions, variable salaries, collective bargaining agreements, disputed dismissals, pending claims, or partial payments, it is advisable to review documents before making a decision.
Preview as if the block were in the severance calculator: that card is automatically excluded.
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