The Social Security Organization's Response to 6 Key Questions about Annuity Benefits and Marital Rights

Question 1: Who is eligible for the seniority base wage, and who does it apply to?
Answer: The seniority base wage applies to all workers covered by labor law who have been employed for one year or more.

Question 2: If an insured worker’s working days in a month are less than a full working period, how is the seniority base wage calculated?
Answer: According to the attached table of Circular No. 276716 dated 19/03/2024 (Persian Calendar: 29/12/1402) issued by the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare, the daily amount of the seniority base wage is specified. Employers are required to record and pay it based on the number of working days for each employee in the workplace.

Question 3: If an insured worker leaves one workplace and starts working in another, should the previous workplace's records be considered in determining the seniority base wage?
Answer: No. The seniority base wage is determined solely based on the worker’s employment history at their current workplace, where their insurance list is submitted and paid.

Question 4: Are workplaces subject to Article 188 of the Labor Law required to include the seniority base wage in their payroll lists?
Answer: No. Only workplaces covered by labor law are required to include the seniority base wage in their payroll lists.

Question 5: How is the seniority base wage applied in payroll lists?
Answer: On the Social Security Organization's website (tamin.ir), under the "Multimedia" section, a training video titled "How to Apply the Seniority Base Wage and Marriage Allowance Benefits" is available in the "Smart List" section.

Question 6: Who is eligible for the marriage allowance, and how much is it?
Answer: The marriage allowance applies to all married insured workers in workplaces covered by labor law (both men and women). In 2024 (Persian Year 1403), the allowance is set at 500,000 Tomans per month.