On Monday, May 1, Labor Day is commemorated, so it is considered a national holiday throughout the country. However, there are workers who must show up for work due to the demands of their employment, so this article details how much you can earn working on this date.
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Note that this year 2023 the Peruvian Government established that April 29th be a non-working day for the public sector, thus joining the holiday on May 1st. On the other hand, let's remember that the next holiday is June 7th.
How much will I be paid if I work on May 1st?
According to Legislative Decree 713 - Law on Paid Rest, if you have to work on May 1st (Labor Day) without any rest afterwards, you can earn up to triple pay.
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What happens if I work on a holiday and it's my day off?
If you have to work on May 1st and it's also your day off, the following additional payments will be made in your favor:
- Payment for the holiday
- Payment of the daily wage
- Payment for the day off with a 100% surcharge
What is the difference between a holiday and a non-working day?
Keep in mind that a holiday is a paid rest day that can also be compensated with another substitute rest day. However, the non-working day, which is always established by the Government, must be compensated with another working day or overtime, depending on the agreement with the employer.
For more information, visit the Libero.pe newspaper.