What are the standard working hours in El Salvador?

The standard working hours in El Salvador are as follows:

• Day Shift:

- Ordinary daytime working hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

- The standard day shift should not exceed 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week.

• Night Shift:

- Nighttime working hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the following day.

- The standard night shift should not exceed 7 hours per day or 39 hours per week.

- Any shift that includes more than 4 hours within nighttime hours is considered a night shift for its entire duration.

• Rotating Schedules:

- Employers may establish rotating shifts while adhering to the weekly limits of 44 hours for daytime and 39 hours for nighttime shifts.

- Employees must receive at least 1 day's notice before any changes to their shifts.

- Any unilateral changes by the employer require the employee's agreement or an employment agreement modification.

• Rotating Part-Time Schedules:

- These follow similar rules as full-time schedules and include proportional pay based on hours worked.

- Minimum wage applies for shifts lasting over 5 hours but less than 8 hours.

General hours in Velocity Global El Salvador Handbook

• From Monday to Friday:

- Morning: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

- Afternoon: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Saturday:

- Morning: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

- Employees have a break of 1 hour for meals and rest.

The maximum working week includes 44 hours, with Sunday being a rest day.

Is overtime governed by law in El Salvador? If so, what are the specifics outlined by law?

In El Salvador, overtime is governed by law and is allowed only for extraordinary or unforeseen circumstances. The specifics outlined by law include:

• Authorization: Overtime work must be expressly ordered by the employer and agreed upon by the employee. The employer must document the approval of the overtime work.
• Conditions for Authorization:

- The nature of the service must make it impossible to complete the work within the ordinary working day.

- The work carried out must be essential for the normal development and benefit of the company's services.

• Payment: Overtime must be paid with a 100% surcharge.
• Occasional Basis: Overtime work is agreed upon only on an occasional basis, when unforeseen, special, or necessary circumstances require it.

The company does not recognize overtime work executed without prior authorization.

How is the time off in lieu payment calculated in El Salvador?

On the anniversary month of the supported employee, the mandatory 15 days per year vacation days are paid with 30% of the bonus.

What are the eligibility rules for time off in lieu in El Salvador?

On the anniversary month of the employee, the mandatory 15 vacation days per year are paid with 30% of the bonus.

How many days before the actual start date should the employment agreement be signed for payroll purposes in El Salvador?

The employment agreement must be wet-signed before or on the start date. Additionally, the signed agreement must be presented to the Labor Ministry within 8 days of the signing date.