What are the normal hours work of an employee?

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The normal hours work of an employee shall not exceed 8 hours a day. However, Health Personnel shall have a maximum of 40 hours a week. If made to work in excess of 40 hours, they are entitled to 30% additional  pay.

What hours are supposed to be paid?

So called Compensable Hours include all time during which an a) employee is required to be on duty, to be at employer’s premises or prescribed place or b) all time during which an employee is suffered or permitted to work.

Can the normal hours be less than 8?

Yes. The law sets a maximum number of hours but does not prohibit work done less than eight hours. Thus, part-time work is allowed and pay corresponding to the actual hours worked will be paid.

What is overtime?

Overtime Work is  work rendered beyond 8 hours.  Every hour worked in excess of 8 hours earns an additional pay of P25%.  The rate is 30% if done on a rest day or holiday.

How much should a part-time worker earn?

The wage and benefits of a part-time worker are in proportion to the number of hours worked. Assuming that he should be earning P400.00 for an eight-hour work, he shall then get P200.00 for work done in four hours.

Can overtime not be paid because of undertime on another day?

No, the law prohibits offsetting overtime with undertime on another day.  The hourly rate of overtime is higher than the hours missed in case of undertime.

Who are covered by the rules on overtime?

Generally, everyone is covered by the law on overtime.  However, the following have been exempted by the law: managerial personnel, government employees, non agricultural field personnel whose hours of work cannot be determined, family members dependent upon the employer for support, househelpers, those in the personal employ of another, and piece rate workers.

Is work done between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 am paid higher than normal?

Yes. Under the Labor Code, every employee shall be paid a night shift differential of not less than 10% of his regular wage for each hour of work performed between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 am the following day.