At a glance
- Employees who serve as polling station members are entitled to a paid, non-compensable day of leave.
- The law applies to employees who complete the required training to act as a polling station member.
- The leave must be granted within 90 days following the election date.
- A monetary incentive equivalent to 3% of the Tax Unit (UIT) (approximately PEN160.50) will be paid by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) .
Under Law No. 32231, Peru has introduced incentives to promote compliance with polling station duties during the 2026 electoral processes, including the presidential and congressional elections and the municipal elections.
The law applies to employees who perform this function and complete the corresponding training. They are entitled to one day of paid, non-compensable leave, as detailed below:
- This leave must be granted within 90 days following the election date.
- The resting date will be agreed upon between the employer and the employee; in the absence of agreement, the employer will decide it.
A monetary compensation equivalent to 3% of the UIT (currently PEN160.50) will be granted for each election day. This payment will be made by the ONPE, and not by the employer.
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