THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday reminded employers to strictly observe pay rules in effect for the special non-working day on February 1 (Tuesday).
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said it is necessary for private sector employers to provide premium pay to their employees who will report for work during the Chinese New Year.
“Employees, who will work on the special non-working day on February 1 (Chinese New Year), are entitled to additional wages,” said Bello.
“Premium pay refers to the additional compensation for work performed within eight hours on non-working days,” he added.
For work done during the special non-working day, workers shall be paid an additional 30 percent their basic wage on the first eight hours of work; and an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate on said day for overtime work.
For work done during a special non-working day that also falls on the workers’ rest day, they shall be paid an additional 50 percent of their basic wage on the first eight hours of work; and an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate on said day for overtime work.
If the employee did not work, the “no work, no pay” principle shall apply unless there is a favorable company policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment on a special non-working day.
