The employer is reimbursed on a monthly basis by the State for the salaries paid to an employee who is a member of a labour tribunal and who is absent from work in order to carry out his labour tribunal duties, as well as for all the benefits and corresponding social security charges for which he is liable.
When working hours exceed the legal limit, the cost of overtime increases is shared between the State and employers. This apportionment is made in proportion to the time spent by the labour tribunal member with the company and with the council respectively.
This reimbursement is made on the basis of a copy of the payslip and a statement drawn up by the employer and countersigned by the employee. This statement, together with a copy of the payslip, is sent to the Registrar, who is responsible for collecting the information and verifying and certifying the claims for reimbursement. It is endorsed by the president of the industrial tribunal or, in his absence, by the vice-president.
In the case of multiple employers, as many statements will be produced as there are employers who have maintained salaries.