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Peru Confirms S/165 Pay and Paid Rest Day for Polling-Station Members

Workers can claim both by showing ONPE’s post‑election certificate to their employer.

Overview

  • ONPE, in guidance published Thursday, says designated polling‑station members are entitled to one paid day off after the April 12 election, which often runs late due to vote counting.
  • Those selected must complete ONPE’s online training at capacitate.onpe.gob.pe, then choose how to receive the S/165 compensation through the official platforms.
  • To access the day off and the payment, members need the ONPE participation certificate issued after election day and must present it to their employer.
  • Employers that refuse the mandatory rest face administrative sanctions, and affected workers should file complaints with the labor inspector SUNAFIL.
  • Skipping the duty as a member of mesa carries a S/275 fine and means losing ONPE benefits, including the S/165 payment and the paid rest.