DOLE issues pay rules for Election Day, May 12

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday reminded employers of the proper compensation for workers on May 12, Election Day.

In Labor Advisory No. 7, the DOLE said the pay rules for employees are as follows:

If the employee does not work, the "no work, no pay" principle shall apply unless there is a favorable company policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment on a special day;

• For work done during the special day, the employer shall pay the employee an additional 30% of the basic wage on the first eight hours of work (Basic wage × 130%);
• For work done in excess of eight hours, the employer shall pay the employee an additional 30% of the hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic wage x 130% x 130% x number of hours worked);
• For work done during the special day that also falls on the employee's rest day, the employer shall pay the employee an additional 50% of the basic wage on the first eight hours of work (Basic wage x 150%); and
• For work done in excess of eight hours during the special day that also falls on the employee's rest day, the employer shall pay the employee an additional 30% of the hourly rate on said day (Hourly rate of the basic wage x 150% x 130% x number of hours worked).

This comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday declared Monday, May 12 a special non-working holiday to enable voters to properly exercise their right to vote. — VBL, GMA Integrated News

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