{"id":1566,"date":"2023-04-28T19:44:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T19:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/?p=1566"},"modified":"2023-04-24T16:07:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T16:07:59","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-i-am-entitled-to-pis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-entitled-to-pis\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I know if I am entitled to PIS?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey, you there! Yes, I'm talking to you! Have you ever heard of PIS? This is the Social Integration Program that can yield a little extra money at the end of the year for many Brazilian workers. But the question remains: How do I know if I am entitled to PIS<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Let's unravel this mystery together, in a very light and fun way. So, grab your cup of coffee, settle into your favorite armchair and follow along now!<\/p>\n

What is PIS, after all?<\/h2>\n

First of all, we need to understand what this PIS is.<\/p>\n

Created in the 1970s, the Social Integration Program is a social contribution that aims to finance the payment of unemployment insurance, salary bonuses and participation in the revenue of bodies and entities for private sector workers.<\/p>\n

In other words, it is a benefit that can add a boost to many people\u2019s budgets!<\/p>\n

Who can receive PIS?<\/h2>\n

Now that we understand what PIS is, let's see who is entitled to it. Here are the criteria you need to meet to access this benefit:<\/p>\n

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  • Be registered with PIS for at least five years;<\/li>\n
  • Have worked with a formal contract for at least 30 days in the base year (year prior to payment);<\/li>\n
  • Have received, on average, up to two monthly minimum wages in the base year;<\/li>\n
  • Have your data correctly reported by the employer in the Annual Social Information List (RAIS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If you fit these requirements, congratulations! You're closer to finding out if you're entitled to PIS!<\/p>\n

    How do I know if I am entitled to PIS?<\/h2>\n

    Now that we know the criteria, let's go step by step on how to check your right to PIS.<\/p>\n

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    • Access the Caixa Econ\u00f4mica Federal website (www.caixa.gov.br);<\/li>\n
    • Go to the \u201cBenefits and Programs\u201d area and click on \u201cPIS\u201d;<\/li>\n
    • Then click on \u201cCheck payment\u201d;<\/li>\n
    • Enter your PIS\/PASEP number and password. If you do not have the password, click on \u201cRegister password\u201d;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Ready! Now you will know if you are entitled to PIS and how much you will receive!<\/p>\n

      When and how will I receive PIS?<\/h2>\n

      If you discovered that you are entitled to PIS, you may be wondering when and how you will receive the benefit.<\/p>\n

      Payments generally occur between March and July of the year following the base year, and follow a specific calendar, which can be consulted on the Caixa Econ\u00f4mica Federal website.<\/p>\n

      As for receiving PIS, if you have an account with Caixa, the amount will be deposited automatically.<\/p>\n

      Otherwise, simply present your photo identification document at a Caixa branch or at a self-service terminal.<\/p>\n

      How can PIS help workers?<\/h2>\n

      Among the main ways in which PIS can help workers are:<\/p>\n

      Salary Allowance<\/h3>\n

      Every year, workers who are entitled to PIS receive a salary bonus, which is an extra amount added to their salary.<\/p>\n

      This bonus is paid to workers who meet certain requirements, such as having worked with a formal contract for at least 30 days in the previous year and having an average monthly income of up to two minimum wages.<\/p>\n

      Unemployment insurance<\/h3>\n

      PIS is also responsible for paying Unemployment Insurance, which is a benefit paid to workers who were fired without just cause.<\/p>\n

      The value of the benefit varies according to the worker's average salary in the last three months before dismissal.<\/p>\n

      Service Time Guarantee Fund (FGTS)<\/h3>\n

      PIS is also responsible for managing the FGTS, which is a fund created to protect workers in the event of unfair dismissal.<\/p>\n

      Every month, employers must deposit 8% of each employee's salary into an account linked to the FGTS.<\/p>\n

      This amount can be withdrawn by the worker in specific cases, such as when purchasing their own home, upon retirement or in the event of unfair dismissal.<\/p>\n

      In this way, PIS can help workers guarantee extra income, receive benefits in case of dismissal and access a fund that can be used in times of need.<\/p>\n

      In fact, it is important to highlight that to be entitled to PIS benefits, it is necessary to meet the requirements established by the program.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Hey, you! Yes, I\u2019m talking to you! Have you heard of PIS? It\u2019s the Social Integration Program that can provide a little extra cash at the end of the year for many Brazilian workers. But the question remains: how do I know if I\u2019m entitled to PIS? Let\u2019s unravel this mystery together, in a way that [\u2026]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1567,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1566","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dicas"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1566"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1566\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1567"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1566"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portaldiadia.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}