( Spanish) – The Peruvian Congress will analyze a bill that considers granting a work license for all workers, whether in the public or private sector, who have suffered the death of one of their pets or companion animals, Andina, the news agency, reported on Wednesday. Peruvian state.
The bill, presented by Congresswoman Rosangella Barbarán, from the Fuerza Popular party, proposes giving a compensable work leave for one business day to any worker whose deceased pet has been registered in the National Pet Registry (RNM), whether it is a dog or cat.
The proposal also contemplates the creation of the RNM, and the benefit of the license will be granted to workers of any labor regime. The day of leave must be compensated within a maximum period of six months.
To obtain this benefit, the worker must have informed his employer that he has pets or companion animals registered in the RNM.
As a basis for presenting the bill, Congresswoman Barbarán mentions that pets “are considered by many to be members of the family” and, therefore, “their death can generate a significant emotional impact.”
According to a study cited in the bill, 58% of Peruvian families have at least one pet.
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