{"id":16667,"date":"2024-11-13T15:09:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T18:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/?p=16667"},"modified":"2025-12-02T11:45:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:45:46","slug":"13th-month-salary-across-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/pt-br\/13th-month-salary-across-latin-america\/","title":{"rendered":"13th-Month Salary Across Latin America"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16667\" class=\"elementor elementor-16667\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-227a451 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"227a451\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e62f5a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e62f5a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:100,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b085bf7 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit scrollcon elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"b085bf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\t13th-Month Salary Across Latin America\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__b085bf7\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fe3400 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9fe3400\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dbcf74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dbcf74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" top=\"\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 13th-month salary, also known as the &#8220;Christmas bonus,&#8221; is a widely recognized employee benefit across Latin America. This mandatory payment often aligns with the holiday season and significantly impacts employee satisfaction and financial planning. For employers, understanding the regulations governing this bonus is essential to ensure compliance and foster positive workplace relationships.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-978b9c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"978b9c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27cf719 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27cf719\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u2714\ufe0f The <strong>13th-month salary<\/strong> is mandatory in most Latin American countries.<\/p><p>\u2714\ufe0f\u00a0 Payment deadlines and calculation methods vary by country.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86b8eca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86b8eca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is the 13th-Month Salary?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9302d7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9302d7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 13th-month salary is an extra month\u2019s wage paid to employees, usually at the end of the year. This benefit aims to assist workers in covering year-end expenses, such as holiday spending and outstanding debts. Despite being a common practice across the region, the terms of payment vary significantly by country.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2a8f63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2a8f63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What about 14th-Month Salary in Latin America?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bafb93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bafb93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While the 13th-month salary is common across Latin America, some countries also mandate a 14th-month salary. This additional benefit, often referred to as a\u00a0mid-year bonus, further supports employees financially. Its payment and purpose vary by country, but it typically aligns with local labor laws to enhance employee satisfaction and welfare.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3915605 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3915605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Country-Specific Regulations<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f81fa20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f81fa20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Brazil<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5cbfab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5cbfab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 13th-month salary is divided into two equal installments. Employers must pay the first half by November 30 and the second half by December 20. The amount is calculated based on the employee\u2019s monthly salary, prorated for those who have not completed a full year of service.<\/p><p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/fr\/13th-month-bonus-in-brazil\/\">13th-month Bonus in Brazil.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63925f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63925f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mexico<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f558ee0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f558ee0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Mexico, employers must pay the aguinaldo by December 20. The bonus is equivalent to 15 days of salary for a full year of work. Employees who have worked less than a year are entitled to a prorated amount.<\/p><p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/what-is-an-aguinaldo-in-mexico\/\">Aguinaldo in Mexico.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3e0c16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3e0c16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Argentina<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c75ae56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c75ae56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Argentina mandates the payment of the <strong>Sueldo Anual Complementario (SAC)<\/strong> in two parts: the first half by June 30 and the second half by December 18. Employers calculate the bonus as 50% of the highest monthly salary received in each semester, as outlined in Law No. 23,041.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16966ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16966ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Colombia<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b24eece elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b24eece\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Under Colombian law (Law 50 of 1990, Article 306), employers must pay the 13th-month salary in two installments: 50% by June 30 and the remaining 50% by December 20. This benefit applies to all employees, including domestic workers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf75408 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cf75408\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40dfb67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"40dfb67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/logo-europortage-60px-01-rfobve1jbhj8yvskwq2l3nlbx6mvcfnnlknofyzloo.png\" title=\"logo-europortage-60px-01\" alt=\"logo-europortage-60px-01\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a45674 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2a45674\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d346fb7 elementor-position-right elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"d346fb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/project\/employer-of-record\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rectangle-96.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-16325\" alt=\"Services - Employer of record\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rectangle-96.png 517w, https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rectangle-96-300x206.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/project\/employer-of-record\/\">Streamline Your Expansion with EOR Services in LATAM<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Expand across Latin America effortlessly with our Employer of Record (EOR) services. We handle compliance, payroll, and employee management, ensuring smooth operations while you focus on growing your business.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c7395c elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1c7395c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c29daa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c29daa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">13th and 14th-Month Salaries Across Latin America<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a584a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a584a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here\u2019s a comprehensive overview of countries in Latin America and whether they mandate 13th and\/or 14th-month salaries:<\/p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Country<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>13th-Month Salary<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>14th-Month Salary<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Argentina<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid in two installments (June 30 and December 18) based on the highest monthly salary in the semester.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bolivia<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid annually by December 20.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Brazil<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid in two installments (November 30 and December 20).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chile<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Typically included in collective bargaining agreements (not mandatory).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid in two installments (June 30 and December 20).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Costa Rica<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Must be paid by December 20, calculated based on the year&#8217;s total earnings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dominican Republic<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>13th-month salary paid by December 20; 14th-month salary known as &#8220;Regal\u00eda Pascual&#8221; is paid mid-year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ecuador<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>13th-month salary due by December 24; 14th-month salary aligns with the school year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>El Salvador<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid by December 20.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Guatemala<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>13th-month salary paid by December 15; 14th-month salary (&#8220;Bono 14&#8221;) paid by July 15.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Honduras<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid by December 20.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mexico<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Aguinaldo must be paid by December 20, equivalent to at least 15 days of salary.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid by December 10.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Panama<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid in three installments in April, August, and December.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paraguay<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid by December 31.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Peru<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>13th-month salary paid in July and December; 14th-month salary is a &#8220;Gratificaci\u00f3n Extraordinaria.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Uruguay<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Paid in two installments in June and December.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Venezuela<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Typically included in collective bargaining agreements (not mandatory by law).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b88b18e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b88b18e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Calculate the 13th-Month Salary<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ffb32c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ffb32c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Determine If You Need to Offer the Benefit<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-637073a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"637073a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Start by confirming whether the 13th-month salary is mandatory in the country where you operate. For instance, countries like Brazil and Argentina require this payment, while others may not. If it\u2019s optional but you still wish to offer it, discuss the benefit with your employees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4388c94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4388c94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Gather All Necessary Payroll Data<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62ebc9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62ebc9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before calculating the 13th-month salary, collect all relevant information. This includes payslips, tax forms, and records of gross salaries, overtime hours, and bonuses. These details ensure accuracy and compliance with local labor laws. Proper documentation will streamline the calculation process and help you avoid potential disputes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2068dda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2068dda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: Calculate Using the Appropriate Formula<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c82e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65c82e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The calculation typically depends on the employee\u2019s monthly base salary and the duration of employment within the calendar year and the country regulations. Here&#8217;s a general formula:<\/p><p><span class=\"katex-display\"><span class=\"katex\"><span class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"base\"><span class=\"mord text\"><span class=\"mord\">13th-Month Salary <\/span><\/span><span class=\"mrel\">= ( <\/span><\/span><span class=\"base\"><span class=\"minner\"><span class=\"mord text\"><span class=\"mord\">Monthly Salary\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mbin\">\u00d7 <\/span><span class=\"mord text\"><span class=\"mord\">Months Worked\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mclose delimcenter\">) <\/span><\/span><span class=\"mord\">\/ 12<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p>For instance, in Brazil, if an employee earns R$3,000 per month and has worked for six months, their prorated 13th-month salary would be R$1,500.<\/p><p>Employers should also consider allowances, overtime, and bonuses, depending on local laws. In some countries, such as Argentina, only the highest monthly salary during the semester is used for calculations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ff1dbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9ff1dbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297240-min-768x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-16677\" alt=\"13th-Month Salary Across Latin America\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297240-min-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297240-min-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297240-min-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pexels-mikhail-nilov-8297240-min.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9994e0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9994e0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Payment Deadlines of the 13th-Month Salary Across Latin America<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ddc451 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ddc451\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Strict deadlines govern the payment of the 13th-month salary. Missing these deadlines can result in penalties, fines, or employee disputes. Below are some common deadlines:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Mexico:<\/strong> December 20<\/li><li><strong>Brazil:<\/strong> November 30 (first installment), December 20 (second installment)<\/li><li><strong>Argentina:<\/strong> June 30 and December 18<\/li><li><strong>Colombia:<\/strong> June 30 and December 20<\/li><\/ul><p>Employers must stay updated with these dates to ensure compliance and maintain good employee relations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04b0432 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"04b0432\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal Requirements and Enforcement<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9426fb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9426fb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Failure to comply with 13th-month salary regulations can result in legal consequences. For example:<\/p><ul><li>In Mexico, Article 87 of the Federal Labor Law outlines penalties for non-compliance, including fines.<\/li><li>Brazilian labor courts enforce the D\u00e9cimo Terceiro Sal\u00e1rio rigorously, with companies facing lawsuits for late or incomplete payments.<\/li><\/ul><p>Employers should consult local labor experts or legal counsel to navigate these obligations effectively.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c542ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c542ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Challenges and Best Practices for Employers<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-578e278 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"578e278\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Managing the 13th-month salary across multiple countries can be challenging, particularly for multinational companies. Here are some best practices:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Standardize Processes:<\/strong> Use payroll software to automate calculations and ensure compliance.<\/li><li><strong>Engage Local Experts:<\/strong> Partner with local HR and legal experts to navigate complex regulations.<\/li><li><strong>Communicate Clearly:<\/strong> Inform employees about their entitlements and payment schedules to build trust.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab0d436 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab0d436\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d36a40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"6d36a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1140\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1140\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h6 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Are part-time employees entitled to a 13th-month salary? <\/h6><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"100\" r=\"99\" fill=\"white\" stroke=\"#C2C2C2\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><path d=\"M150 100.5L50 100.5\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"100\" r=\"99\" fill=\"white\" stroke=\"#C2C2C2\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><path d=\"M102.5 48L102.5 148\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M150 100.5L50 100.5\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1140\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea23a6d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ea23a6d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2d186c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2d186c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, part-time employees are typically eligible for a prorated 13th-month salary based on the hours worked, as specified in local labor laws.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1141\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1141\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h6 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does the 13th-month salary differ from bonuses? <\/h6><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"100\" r=\"99\" fill=\"white\" stroke=\"#C2C2C2\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><path d=\"M150 100.5L50 100.5\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"100\" r=\"99\" fill=\"white\" stroke=\"#C2C2C2\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><path d=\"M102.5 48L102.5 148\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M150 100.5L50 100.5\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1141\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee3c63c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee3c63c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e54e3dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e54e3dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unlike discretionary bonuses, the 13th-month salary is a mandatory benefit enforced by law in most Latin American countries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1142\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1142\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h6 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do remote workers qualify for the 13th-month salary? <\/h6><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"100\" r=\"99\" fill=\"white\" stroke=\"#C2C2C2\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><path d=\"M150 100.5L50 100.5\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"100\" r=\"99\" fill=\"white\" stroke=\"#C2C2C2\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><path d=\"M102.5 48L102.5 148\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M150 100.5L50 100.5\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1142\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96ee559 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"96ee559\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4587a13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4587a13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, remote workers are entitled to the 13th-month salary if they have an employment contract governed by local labor laws.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1143\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1143\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h6 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What happens if an employee resigns before the payment date? <\/h6><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"100\" r=\"99\" fill=\"white\" stroke=\"#C2C2C2\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><path d=\"M150 100.5L50 100.5\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"100\" r=\"99\" fill=\"white\" stroke=\"#C2C2C2\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><path d=\"M102.5 48L102.5 148\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M150 100.5L50 100.5\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1143\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a42836d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a42836d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53905f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53905f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In most cases, the employee is entitled to a prorated amount of the 13th-month salary, calculated based on the duration of their employment during the year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452ea1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"452ea1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0e635d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0e635d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 13th-month salary is a cornerstone of labor law across Latin America, reflecting the region\u2019s commitment to employee welfare. Employers must understand and comply with country-specific regulations to avoid penalties and maintain employee satisfaction.<\/p><p>By working with experienced partners like <a href=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/\">Europortage<\/a>, businesses can navigate these complexities with ease and focus on growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73a5d65 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73a5d65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:100,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4f4de2 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b4f4de2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#Top\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Back to top<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aa16b9 e-transform elementor-widget elementor-widget-progress-tracker\" data-id=\"0aa16b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;relative_to&quot;:&quot;post_content&quot;,&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;ltr&quot;,&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:90,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;type&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;percentage&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"progress-tracker.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-scrolling-tracker elementor-scrolling-tracker-horizontal elementor-scrolling-tracker-alignment-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"current-progress\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"current-progress-percentage\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef0b8aa elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ef0b8aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/europortage.clientes.dbai.com.br\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Hire and pay your team in Latin America<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 13th-month salary, a legally mandated Christmas bonus, is a crucial employee benefit across Latin America. 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