Retirement Guatemala’s retirement framework explained: What employers need to know From IGSS contribution thresholds to severance calculations, employer obligations vary widely depending on an employee’s pension eligibility iStock.com/Octavio Parra Image Liz Gordillo Managing Partner, Arias Thursday 11 December 2025 Like most countries in the region, there are no legal provisions in Guatemala to date that establish a mandatory retirement age for employees. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Contracts How to implement reasonable changes to working conditions in Guatemala Labour Reforms Panama 2026: A year of high investment and high compliance stakes Flexibility Labour flexibility and stability in Honduras: Allies rather than enemies Harassment Ecuador takes a proactive stand against workplace misconduct