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What is the overtime pay rate for work rendered on a regular holiday?
What is the overtime pay rate for work rendered on a regular holiday?
What is the maximum number of hours of overtime work allowed per week?
What is the maximum number of hours of overtime work allowed per week?
Which of the following employees is exempt from overtime pay?
Which of the following employees is exempt from overtime pay?
What is the purpose of maintaining accurate records of overtime work?
What is the purpose of maintaining accurate records of overtime work?
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What is the consequence of failure to comply with overtime policy and regulations?
What is the consequence of failure to comply with overtime policy and regulations?
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How often must employers submit a report on overtime work to the DOLE?
How often must employers submit a report on overtime work to the DOLE?
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Study Notes
Overtime Policy in the Philippines
Definition of Overtime
- Overtime refers to work rendered in excess of the regular 8-hour workday or 48-hour workweek
- Covered by the Philippine Labor Code and its implementing rules
Overtime Pay
- Overtime pay is 125% of the employee's regular hourly rate for work rendered in excess of 8 hours a day
- For work rendered on a rest day or special holiday, overtime pay is 130% of the regular hourly rate
- For work rendered on a regular holiday, overtime pay is 150% of the regular hourly rate
Overtime Limitations
- Maximum of 16 hours of overtime work per week
- Employees are not allowed to work more than 12 hours of overtime in a single day
- Employers must obtain prior approval from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for overtime work exceeding 16 hours per week
Exemptions
- Certain employees are exempt from overtime pay, including:
- Managerial employees
- Executive employees
- Officers or members of a managerial staff
- Employees of retail and service establishments regularly working less than 4 hours a day
- Employees of establishments which by nature of their business are not covered by the Labor Code
Records and Reporting
- Employers must maintain accurate records of overtime work, including the number of hours worked and the corresponding pay
- Employers must submit a report on overtime work to the DOLE on a quarterly basis
Penalties
- Failure to comply with overtime policy and regulations may result in penalties, including:
- Payment of unpaid overtime wages
- Imposition of fines and penalties
- Criminal liability for repeated violations
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Test your knowledge of the overtime policy in the Philippines, including definitions, pay rates, limitations, exemptions, records, and penalties. Learn about the rules and regulations governing overtime work in the Philippines.
