Break Time!

Next week is practically the longest weekend the Philippines will have for the Year. According to the Department of Labor and Employment, here are the holidays:

Pursuant to Proclamation Nos. 1211 and 1353, issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on January 10, 2007 and on August 6, 2007, respectively, in relation to Republic Act No. 9492, the following rules for pay on special days and regular holidays as provided for under DOLE Memorandum Order No. 01 (dated March 8, 2004) shall apply:

1. For December 24 and December 31, 2007

a) If unworked:

• No pay, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) grating payment of wages on special days even if unworked.

b) If worked:

• 1st 8 hours - 130% of the regular daily rate.
• Hours in excess of 8 - hourly rate for the 1st 8 hours for that day, plus 30%.

c) If worked, but failing on the employee's rest day:

• 1st 8 hours - 150% of the regular daily rate.
• Hours in excess of 8 - hourly rate for the 1st 8 hours for that day, plus 30%.

2. For December 25, December 30, 2007 and January 1, 2008

a) If the day is the employee's regular workday:

• If unworked - 100% of the regular daily rate.
• If worked: 1st 8 hours - 200% of the regular daily rate;
• Hours in excess of 8 - hourly rate for the 1st 8 hours for that day, plus 30%.

b) If the day is the employee's rest day:

• If unworked - 100% of the regular daily rate.
• If worked: 1st 8 hours - 200% of the regular daily rate plus 30%;
• Hours in excess of 8 - hourly rate for the 1st 8 hours for that day, plus 30%.