This May 1st will be celebrated Worker’s Day. Just as in Peru, many other countries have the tradition of using this day to commemorate the daily efforts of those who work. Therefore, in the country, the majority within the public and private sector stop their activitiesan action that is supported by law.
He May 1internationally recognized as the Labor Day, is one of the most emblematic holidays due to its historical significance in the fight for labor rights. In Peru and in other countries, this day is also synonymous with rest due to the holiday established by law. For those who go to work out of necessity or choice, this may mean an increase in salary, as established by law.
What does the law say about working on holidays in Peru?
He Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion of Peru (MTPE) establishes that every worker who works during a national holiday has the right to specific compensation. This not only includes the normal pay for the day, but also overpayment. If a substitute rest is not granted, it must be pay a triple payment of the daily salarya measure that seeks to compensate for the worker’s renunciation of rest.
This economic benefit is divided into a payment for working during a holiday, another for compensation for the work performed and an additional amount equivalent to a surcharge of 100% of the remuneration. This rule is contemplated in the Paid Break Lawtypified in the Legislative Decree 713.
Economic benefits of May 1 for Peruvian workers
Work during May 1 can represent a significant economic advantage for Peruvian workers. In addition to the daily salary, they will receive a 100% increase and if they do not enjoy a compensatory day off, another full salary is added, which gives a total of three times the usual remuneration.
On the other hand, article 9 of the DS 012-92-TR points out that, whenever Labor Day (May 1) coincides with the mandatory weekly rest day, the worker must be paid one day of remuneration for the aforementioned holiday, regardless of the remuneration for the weekly rest day.
Why is Labor Day celebrated?
In 1886, in the United States, he began a workers strike in Chicago who demanded an 8-hour work day. This demonstration lasted from May 1 to 4, when a group of unionists were murdered in the so-called Haymarket Revolt. This group was later known as The Chicago Martyrs.
In the specific case of Peruhe Labor Day was established in 1905 during the government of José Pardo y Barreda, by establishing 8 hours of work only for the Callao. After several complaints by the workers, between 1918 and 1919, The Barreda government made this request official at the national level.
Source: Larepublica
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