Implicaciones laborales y económicas del incumplimiento o retraso en el pago de décimos tercero y cuarto sueldos en las empresas del sector privado

Abstract

This research analyzes the labor and economic implications of non-payment or delayed payment of the thirteenth and fourteenth salaries in private sector companies, considering their relevance as social benefits that directly affect the economic stability and well-being of workers. Its overall objective was to examine the effects of this problem in the business and labor spheres, identifying its impact on liquidity and cash flow, the consequences for employee motivation, work climate, and performance, and to propose business practices aimed at effective compliance with these payments. Methodologically, a non-experimental, cross-sectional design was adopted, with a mixed approach that used surveys of a non-probabilistic sample of 254 private sector workers and interviews with 19 key informants linked to finance and human resources. It was found that delays in the payment of bonuses generate cumulative financial pressures on companies and negatively affect liquidity, while at the workplace level, they cause demotivation, deterioration of the organizational climate, loss of trust, and decreased performance. In conclusion, these issues are interrelated and are largely due to deficiencies in financial planning and human resource management. Therefore, it is concluded that the implementation of monthly provisions, payment schedules, and control mechanisms is a key strategy for ensuring timely compliance, strengthening business sustainability, and preserving stable labor relations