The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced that the “no work, no pay” policy will be enforced on October 30th during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) holiday.
DOLE issued an advisory reminding employers to ensure proper wage payment for employees who work on this special holiday.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos proclaimed October 9th as a special non-working day, allowing the public to participate in the BSKE.
In cases where an employee does not work on this day, the “no work, no pay” principle will apply unless the company has a favorable policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement for holiday payment.
On the other hand, employees who choose to work during this special holiday will be entitled to an additional 30 percent of their basic wage for the first eight hours worked.
If they work beyond eight hours, they will receive an additional 30 percent of the hourly rate for that day.
Moreover, if the special holiday coincides with an employee’s rest day, they will receive an extra 50 percent of their basic wage for the first eight hours of work.
For any hours worked in excess of eight on a special day that is also a rest day, the employer is required to pay the employee an additional 30 percent of the hourly rate.
(ai/mnm)