The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a reminder to private sector employers about the correct compensation rules for the upcoming special non-working holiday on Sunday, December 8, which marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
According to the ‘no-work, no-pay’ policy, employees who do not work on this holiday will not receive payment, unless there are specific provisions in company policies or collective bargaining agreements that state otherwise.
Employees who choose to work on this day will receive an additional 30% of their basic wage for the first eight hours of work.
For any overtime worked on this holiday, employers are required to provide an extra 30% on top of the hourly rate. If the holiday coincides with an employee’s scheduled rest day, the employer must pay an additional 50% of the basic wage for the first eight hours.
Should an employee work overtime on their rest day during the holiday, they will be compensated with an additional 30% of their hourly rate.
These payment rules are in accordance with Republic Act 10966, which was implemented in 2017 and designated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception as a special non-working holiday.