Title
Supreme Court
June 30 Special Holiday in Imus, Cavite
Law
Republic Act No. 10803
Decision Date
May 11, 2016
June 30 is designated as a special working holiday and no class day in schools in Imus, Cavite, to commemorate the city's founding anniversary, ensuring employees receive their regular wages for work performed on this day.

Law Summary

Compensation for Work Performed on the Special Working Holiday

  • Employees who work on June 30 are entitled to receive their regular wage.
  • No additional holiday pay or premium is mandated for work on this day since it is classified as a "special working holiday."

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its publication.
  • Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation to ensure public notice.

Legislative Process and Approval

  • The Bill originated in the House of Representatives and was initially passed on March 10, 2014.
  • Amendments made by the Senate were concurred with by the House on January 25, 2016.
  • The Act was approved by the President on May 11, 2016.

Key Legal Concepts

  • Special Working Holiday: A non-regular holiday where, under existing labor laws, employees who report to work are entitled only to their regular daily rate without additional premium pay.
  • No Class Day: Educational institutions in Imus are required to suspend classes on June 30 annually, reflecting the local observance of the founding anniversary.

Geographic and Subject Scope

  • The law applies exclusively to the City of Imus in the Province of Cavite.
  • It specifically covers work schedules and school calendar adjustments within the locality, highlighting the importance of local commemoration in public policy.

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