According to the Federal Labor Law (LFT) in Mexico, employers are required to pay the Christmas bonus no later than December 20th. It is established that the minimum Christmas bonus is equivalent to 15 days of salary for each year worked for those who have worked the full year.
With the year-end approaching, many workers in Mexico look forward to receiving their Christmas bonus, a benefit that helps them cover seasonal expenses. Even for those who have not worked the entire year, the bonus is calculated on a proportional basis.
The calculation of the Christmas bonus is done by dividing the monthly salary by 30 to obtain the daily salary. If someone has worked less than a year, the 15 days of bonus should be divided by 12 months and multiplied by the months worked.
For government employees, the payment of the Christmas bonus is usually made in two parts: half in mid-November and the other half before December 20th.
Regarding the proportional calculation of the Christmas bonus, if a worker has worked for 6 months, it is calculated by dividing (15 by 12) and multiplying by 6, resulting in 7.5 days. This result is then multiplied by the daily salary to obtain the corresponding amount, following the regulations of the LFT.
In summary, the Christmas bonus is an annual benefit that workers in Mexico are entitled to, making its correct calculation and timely payment crucial at the end of each year.
