Question 1

How much seniority premium am I owed?

Accepted Answer

12 days of salary for each year worked, prorated if the last year was incomplete, capped at twice the minimum wage.

Question 2

Does the seniority premium for resignation always apply?

Accepted Answer

No. For a voluntary resignation, the general rule requires at least 15 years of service; dismissal or separation doesn't require that minimum.

Question 3

Is there a cap on the salary it's calculated on?

Accepted Answer

Yes: if your daily salary exceeds twice the minimum wage for your zone, that cap is used instead.

Question 4

How do I get my seniority?

Accepted Answer

It's the time between your hire date and your termination date, in years (with decimals if the last year was incomplete).

Question 5

Is the seniority premium always paid, regardless of why you left?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with one difference: if you leave by voluntary resignation, you're only entitled to it once you reach 15 or more years of service; if the employer dismisses you (with or without cause) or you die on the job, it's paid from the first year, without that minimum seniority requirement.

Question 6

Is the seniority premium's cap always the same?

Accepted Answer

The legal cap is twice the current general minimum wage for the geographic area; if your daily salary is higher, the premium is calculated on that cap, not your full real salary, for each year of seniority.

Type of termination	Does it apply?
Dismissal or separation	Yes, with no minimum years
Voluntary resignation	Only with at least 15 years of service

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