The Philippine national government already declared the Chinese New Year as one of the nationwide Special Non-Working Holidays based upon Proclamation No. 1105, issued on Aug. 20, 2015, signed by no less than Pres. Aquino. The Department of Labor and Employment reminded employers in the private sectors to follow the Holiday Pay Rules for the Chinese New year holiday.
According to DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz, DOLE joined the Chinese-Filipino community in celebrating their New Year, or the Annual Spring Festival which will be observed not only in the Philippines but also around the world where Chinese nationals reside.
In an official statement by the Labor Department, Sec. Baldoz said “promoting workers’ welfare and protection by observing the proper pay rules will encourage workers to be more productive and efficient.” “Compliance is not only good for business. It is also good for the workers. It is good for all,” she added.
Here’s the Proper Ray Rules for the Special Non-Working Holidays:
*** If an employee does not report for work on Feb. 8, the “no work, no pay” principle shall apply unless there is a favorable company policy or collective bargaining agreement *(CBA) granting payment on this special nonworking holiday.
*** If the employee works on that day, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of their daily rate on the first eight hours of work.
*** If the employee works in excess of eight hours, which is considered overtime, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate on that day.
*** If an employee reports for work on a special day that also falls on his or her rest day, the employee shall be paid an additional 50 percent of their daily rate on the first eight hours of work.
*** If the employee works in excess of eight hours during a special day that also falls on his or her rest day, the employee shall be paid an additional 30 percent of the hourly rate on that day.
