December 8: special day pay at +30%, or +50% on a rest day
R.A. 10966: December 8 of every year is a special nonworking holiday in the entire country.
Labor Code, Art. 93: work on a special holiday gets additional compensation of at least 30% of the regular wage. If that day is also your scheduled rest day: at least 50%. A CBA or contract with a higher premium prevails.
Example
Illustrative example only.
| Dec 8 work, ₱755 a day | Premium | Pay for 8 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Regular workday schedule | +30% | ₱981.50 |
| Scheduled rest day | +50% | ₱1,132.50 |
⚠️ Tandaan
Special day is different from a regular holiday, where Art. 94 gives twice the regular rate. Employers: mark who is scheduled before the day, so payroll has the record.
Para sa Dec 8
- ☐ Check your schedule for the day
- ☐ Is it your rest day?
- ☐ Record your start and end time
- ☐ Compare with the next payslip
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Basis: R.A. 10966; P.D. 442 (Labor Code), Arts. 93 and 94.