The advisory, released on January 22, is in line with Proclamation No. 727, Series of 2024, which declared the date a special non-working holiday. This ensures employers and employees are properly The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has set pay guidelines for 29 January or the celebration of the Lunar New Year. In Labor Advisory No. 01, the Labor Department reminded employers to properly compensate their employees during the Lunar New Year, a special non-working day. Regular Holidays are important days like New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas, while Special Holidays are less important days such as Ninoy Aquino Day or Chinese New Year. Recently, the Labor Department released the proper pay rules for workers who’ll be clocking in on January 29, 2025, which marks Chinese New Year. In Labor Advisory No. 1, series of 2025, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said Jan. 29, which is observed as Chinese New Year, has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday released the pay rules for the Chinese New Year holiday, reminding employers to properly compensate workers who will report for duty on January 29. DOLE, citing Labor Advisory No.1, said employees reporting for work on January 29 should be paid as follows: The Department of Labor and Employment reminded private employers of the proper pay rules for their workers who will report for work during Chinese New Year on January 29. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Jan. 29 has been declared a special non-working holiday under Presidential Proclamation 727 by President Marcos MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Saturday reminded employers and employees that the “no work, no pay” policy will be implemented during the Chinese New Year holidays on Feb. 9 and 10, which have been both declared as special non-working days. In Labor Advisory 01, The Department of Labor and Employment has issued its first labor advisory this year to remind employers of the proper payment of wages for the additional special non-working holidays on February Workers who would report for duty on Feb. 9 are entitled full pay plus 30 percent of their basic wages, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. While the Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 10, President Marcos declared Feb. 9 as a special non-working holiday for the activity. MANILA The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) issued on Friday an advisory for the payment of wages on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared as additional Aside from January 29, Proclamation No. 727 lists other holidays for 2025. These include regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days: Regular Holidays. New Year’s Day – January 1; Independence Day – June 12; Christmas Day – December 25; Special Non-Working Days. All Saints’ Day – November 1; Chinese New Year MANILA -- Private sector employees who will report to work on Friday which was declared as special non-working holiday in the celebration of Chinese New Year, are entitled to receive additional 30 percent of their daily rate, on the first eight hours of work for that day. “For work done during THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers and employees that the “no work, no pay” policy will be implemented during the Chinese New Year holidays on Feb. 9 and 10, which have been both declared as special non-working days. In Labor Advisory 01, series of 2024, the department advised employers to pay their [] The triple pay for working on national holidays can only be granted to the original national holiday days stipulated by law, such as one day for the New Year and three days for the Chinese New Year. Employees who work during the adjusted breaks will only be granted double pay for overtime. The Year of the Snake.Here's your guide to the Lunar New Year. When does Chinese New Year start and end? Chinese New Year in 2025 starts on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and lasts until the Lantern Festival The international holiday observed Chinese New Year in 2025 The Lunar New Year also is an important occasion for spending time with family and to pay respects to ancestors and older family The advisory, released on January 22, is in line with Proclamation No. 727, Series of 2024, which declared the date a special non-working holiday. Summary; The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Working on a weekend or national holiday. If the employee works on a 'rest day', which is Saturday afternoon or Sunday in China, then they will be compensated at 200 percent of their base pay. If they work on a national holiday, they will be compensated at 300 percent of their base pay. Vacation Pay. Under Chinese law, vacation with pay is As we welcome the upcoming the Chinese New Year, we would like to send our warmest wishes for a joyful, successful, and fulfilling year ahead. May 2025 bring new opportunities, growth, and happiness to you and your loved ones. We also want to take a moment to thank you for your trust and the wonderful collaboration we’ve shared over the years.
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