Domestic workers will receive an extraordinary bonus in September, along with a new series of gradual salary increases.
The agreement for household staff establishes a one-time payment based on hours worked and increases until December. The new amounts must be considered by employers and workers.
Domestic workers will receive an extraordinary bonus in September
How much do domestic workers earn as a bonus in September
The new collective agreement establishes a non-remunerative allowance that will be paid once with the September salaries, corresponding to the work performed in August.
The amount of the bonus for domestic workers depends on the number of hours worked per week. All workers covered by the agreement are entitled to receive it.
$20,000: for those who work more than 16 hours per week.
$11,500: for those who work between 12 and 16 hours per week.
$8,500: for those who work less than 12 hours per week.
How the bonus is incorporated into the salaries of domestic workers
The non-remunerative bonus will begin to be gradually incorporated into the salary starting with the September settlement, which is paid in October.
How the bonus is incorporated into the salaries of domestic workers
The incorporation will take place in three stages until the total amount corresponding to each worker is completed.
September settlement: 25% of the bonus is added to the base salary.
October settlement: another 50% of the bonus is incorporated.
November settlement: the remaining 25% is added.
How much do the salaries of domestic workers increase until December
The new collective agreement includes staggered increases for the second half of the year. The agreement establishes increases between August and December.
August: 1.9% increase.
September: 1.8% increase.
October: 1.7% increase.
November: 1.6% increase.
December: 1.6% increase.
How much do the salaries of domestic workers increase until December
What categories of domestic workers are covered
The salary scales for household staff vary according to the tasks performed and the type of contract.
There is also a distinction between those who work with withdrawal and those who do so without withdrawal. The categories covered include supervisors, specific tasks, caretakers, assistance and care for individuals, and general tasks.
How much do domestic workers earn per hour and per month
The current values reported for household staff vary according to the category and type of work.
Supervisors: $4,438.77 per hour with withdrawal and $4,829.13 without withdrawal. The minimum monthly salaries are $553,725.91 and $612,673.11, respectively.
Specific tasks: $4,223.25 per hour with withdrawal and $4,597.18 without withdrawal. The monthly minimums are $517,006.43 and $571,426.17.
Caretakers: $3,996.45 per hour and a minimum monthly salary of $505,302.76.
Assistance and care for individuals: $3,996.45 per hour with withdrawal and $4,435.86 without withdrawal. The monthly values are $505,302.76 and $558,972.92.
General tasks: $3,733.72 per hour with withdrawal and $3,996.45 without withdrawal. The monthly minimums are $458,053.22 and $505,302.76.
How much do domestic workers charge per hour and per month
What happens with informal work of domestic workers
The material indicates that the household sector accounts for about 78% of informality, according to the latest official measurements mentioned.
The established salary scales set the mandatory legal minimum for the different types of contracts. Nevertheless, employers and workers can agree on higher amounts or benefits within the employment relationship.
