Salaries and Benefits

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Member since 03 August 2018

SabrinaRodriguesMember03 August 2018 21:20:01

Hello there, I'm considering a job in the DR and I was told it is law to be paid 16 salaries in 1 year. Is that correct? Is that for everyone or just a company policy?

What are other benefits assured by law, if you work for a large company? In Brazil, for example, we normally have health insurance and basic transportation covered by the company, plus one extra salary yearly (totalling 13), 30 days paid vacation time.

Can anyone help with this info?

Thank you.

Sabrina Orlov

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plannerDominican Republic Expert03 August 2018 21:32:24

17117

Welcome to the forums.

Here is the benefits under the law

Work week is 44 hours

13 monthly salaries or equivalent

14 working days vacation after 1 year

Gov't prescribed insurance. Shared expense with Employee and employer. Same with pension and worker injury fund

Transport is not a benefit or food under the law.

Paid days off for marriage, child birth and for deaths in immediate family.

Hope this helps. Any other questions I am happy to help honey.

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SabrinaRodriguesMember03 August 2018 23:23:33

That was very helpful indeed! Thank you for all the information.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert04 August 2018 12:03:29

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You are very welcome!

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