Employee Compensation on Special Working Holiday
- Employees who work on June 21 are entitled to receive their regular wage.
- There is no additional or premium pay mandated for work on this day since it is designated a special working holiday, not a special non-working holiday.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect 15 days after its publication.
- Publication must be done in the Official Gazette or a newspaper with general circulation to ensure public awareness.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The bill originated from the House of Representatives and was passed on March 10, 2014.
- The Senate amended the bill on December 14, 2015.
- The House concurred with the Senate amendments on January 25, 2016.
- The Act was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on May 3, 2016.
- Relevant officials including the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and secretaries of both chambers attested to the enactment.
Legal and Civic Implications
- The law promotes local identity and cultural heritage by officially commemorating the founding day of Tagaytay City.
- The declaration impacts work schedules and school calendars within the city jurisdiction.
- Maintaining regular wage for employees working on this day reflects Government policy on holiday pay differentiation in the Philippines.