The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers to observe proper pay rules for workers on the upcoming holidays on October 31 (All Saints’ Day Eve), November 1 (All Saints’ Day), and November 30 (Bonifacio Day), as stated in Labor Advisory No. 13-25.

According to DOLE, October 31 and November 1 are special (non-working) days. Under the “no work, no pay” principle, employees who do not report for work on these days are not entitled to any pay, unless their company policy or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provides otherwise.

Employees who report for work on a special (non-working) day are entitled to an additional 30 percent of their daily wage for the first eight hours of work. Those who work overtime on the same day must receive an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate on top of their overtime pay.

Meanwhile, November 30 (Bonifacio Day) is a regular holiday. Workers who report for duty on this day are entitled to 200 percent of their daily wage for the first eight hours of work.

Employees who do not report for work on a regular holiday should still receive 100 percent of their daily pay, provided they were present or on paid leave on the last working day prior to the holiday.

DOLE urged employers nationwide to strictly comply with the pay rules to ensure that workers are properly compensated during the upcoming holidays.