PIS Program: Find out if you are entitled to the Salary Allowance and other benefits paid by the PIS

The PIS Program is highly relevant for guaranteeing certain labor rights, such as Salary Bonus and Unemployment Insurance.

This is because it is through this program that these benefits are covered, which offers better financial opportunities to workers.

But do you know how PIS really works? Or do you know the difference between PIS, NIS and PASEP?

If you still have questions about these topics, don't worry, as we will explain all the necessary information on the subject below. Come with us!

What is the PIS Program?

When talking about PIS, many believe that it is a benefit paid annually to workers with a signed employment contract.

And while this description is not necessarily wrong, it is important to say that it refers specifically to the Salary Bonus.

The PIS Program is what pays for the Salary Bonus and other important labor benefits, and this funding is provided through taxes paid by private companies to the program.

In this way, the worker is identified by an 11-digit number, called the PIS Number, and it is through this number that the program's labor benefits are granted.

The idea of the program is to contribute to greater guarantees for workers, especially those who receive lower salaries.

And, to be a PIS beneficiary, you must be a registered worker in the private sector.

What is the difference between PIS, NIT, NIS and PASEP?

One of the most common questions about the PIS Program is precisely the difference between PIS, NIS and PASEP, and that is what we will talk about now.

We have already talked about PIS, so you know that it is a program that provides an identification number and benefits to workers in private companies.

The NIT is a worker identification number, just like the PIS, but it is aimed at those who have never worked with a signed employment contract.

The NIS is also an identification number, but it is intended for self-employed or informal workers, and its purpose is to grant social benefits.

Finally, PASEP is a program aimed at public sector workers, and aims to provide benefits and employment guarantees.

So, it is clear that each of these acronyms represents a program that grants benefits, and the main difference is in the audience and the benefits paid through each of them.

Learn about the labor benefits paid through the PIS Program

Returning to talk specifically about the PIS Program, it is important to explain the benefits offered through it.

The program grants 2 main benefits, and each of them has specific rules, so that registering with PIS is not enough to receive them.

Check out the presentation of each benefit:

Salary Bonus

The Salary Bonus is an annual benefit paid to registered workers who receive up to 2 minimum wages per month.

This benefit is paid according to the months worked, and can reach up to 1 (one) full national minimum wage.

Unemployment insurance

Unemployment insurance is an employment benefit that aims to provide income security to workers who have unexpectedly lost their jobs.

Therefore, if you are dismissed without just cause, you can receive up to 5 insurance payments, calculated according to your last salary and the length of your contract. 

It is important to note that unemployment insurance is automatically terminated if the worker finds another job.

How to register for the PIS Program? 

Now that you know more about the PIS Program, we can move on to explaining inclusion, that is, how you can become a PIS beneficiary.

It is worth mentioning that there is no registration, so inclusion occurs automatically, from the first registration on the card.

Therefore, those who have never worked with a signed employment contract will have the NIT (Worker Identification Number) as their identification number.

Both have the same features, so if you have PIS or NIT you will be able to access the same services and benefits.

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