One of the most anticipated dates for workers is the week of National Holidays, which has a long holiday from July 27 to 30. During these days, workers can enjoy two paid breaks in accordance with the provisions of Legislative Decree 713 and one non-working day for the public sector. However, if your superior tells you that you must complete your working day this Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, pay attention to the economic benefits to which you are entitled. Take note!
If I work on July 28 and 29, how much should I be paid?
According to the National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (Sunafil), if you go to your work center during the National Holidays, you must receive a payment of three daily salaries. which are configured as follows: the salary corresponding to the mandatory rest day, the payment for the work carried out and an additional amount equivalent to a surcharge of 100% of the remuneration.
For example, if you receive the minimum salary of S/1,025 and work two holidays without having mandatory rest, the amount should be calculated as follows: S/34.17 for the holiday, plus S/68.34 for the work done and the surcharge of 100%, which is equivalent to S/136.68. In total, you will receive S/1,161.68.
What happens if they don’t pay me triple salary for working this July 28 and 29?
According to the information provided by Sunafil, failure to pay those who work during the National Holidays constitutes a very serious offense that can be punished with a fine between S/1,138.50 and up to S/260,023.50.depending on the number of workers affected.
To inform about the right to rest on holidays and non-working days, from 2022 to the present, more than 410 orientation actions have been carried out, most of which were in Lima (290), Loreto (40), La Libertad (26) and Callao (15).
Holiday for National Holidays: what happens if I am on vacation during July 28 and 29?
According to the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL), if you are on annual vacation during the holidays of July 28 and 29, you are not entitled to additional remuneration payments since your employer will have paid you your usual remunerations that include the holidays.
What happens if the National Holidays coincide with your day off?
If your weekly rest days coincide with the holidays of July 28 and 29, you will receive your monthly salary without any additional payment.
Source: Larepublica
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