Work Compensation on Special Holiday
- Employees who perform work on April 16, being a special working holiday, are entitled to their regular wage.
- This provision ensures no additional premium pay is mandated for work done on this day.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be done in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Legislative Background and Approval
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed on March 10, 2014.
- It underwent amendments in the Senate on December 14, 2015.
- The House of Representatives concurred in the Senate amendments on January 25, 2016.
- The Act was finally approved by the President on May 3, 2016.