Starting Wednesday, February 5, workers will be able to check their eligibility for the PIS/Pasep Abono Salarial for the year 2025, which is based on their earnings from 2023. The first payment for eligible workers born in January will begin on February 17, 2025. Information about the benefit can be accessed through various platforms, including the Digital Work Card app, the Gov.br portal, and the Alô Trabalho central helpline at 158.
The Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) estimates approximately 25.8 million workers will qualify for the benefit, which totals R$ 30.7 billion. The financial distribution will assist workers who have been formally employed for at least 30 days and earn up to two minimum wages. Workers are encouraged to check eligibility and payment details through the Digital Work Card app or by contacting Caixa Trabalhador for any inquiries.
The payment schedule is staggered according to birth months, with the full calendar provided below:
- January: February 17
- February: March 17
- March and April: April 15
- May and June: May 15
- July and August: June 16
- September and October: July 15
- November and December: August 15
For those eligible for PIS, payments will be handled by Caixa Econômica Federal, whereby funds are directly credited to their existing bank accounts, whether current or savings. Public sector workers, eligible for Pasep, will receive payments through Banco do Brasil, preferably via bank transfer, Pix, or through branches.
This benefit, established under Law 7.998/90, provides financial assistance equivalent to up to one minimum salary, based on criteria set forth annually by the Codefat (Deliberative Council of the Fund for Worker Assistance). To qualify for the benefit, workers need to have contributed for at least five years to the PIS/Pasep program and recorded their employment correctly with their employer.
Certain stipulations must be met for workers to gain eligibility, including the stipulation of having worked for at least 30 days within the defined year and income levels not exceeding R$ 2,640 (the equivalent of two minimum wages). The processing of the abono salary is methodical, ensuring funds are dispersed according to the recipients' month of birth and their registration details.
For future reference, the payment eligibility is to be assessed through convenience applications where registrations and payments can be confirmed. Interested workers can follow the step-by-step guidance available on government platforms to facilitate fast and effective checking of their payment status. This assistance aims to ease financial burdens on eligible workers and their families.
With the total allocated for the abono salary significantly increasing from the previous year, the government is bolstering its efforts to support low-income workers amid rising costs of living. The financial backing of R$ 30.7 billion marks a commitment by the Brazilian government to safeguard the welfare of the working class. Workers are urged to stay informed about the latest developments and access the tools available to maximize their benefits.
This year, the government reaffirms its commitment to ensuring all eligible workers receive their entitled benefits effectively and on schedule. By utilizing the available technology and platforms for consultation and payment, workers can significantly expedite their access to much-needed assistance.
Be sure to check the eligibility criteria and consult your amounts directly via the appropriate platforms, initiating the process as the scheduled payments roll out from February through to August.