Agriculture & Allied Industries Wage Regulation Order

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double the normal rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Agriculture & Allied Industries Wage Regulation Order

Entitlements on Public Holidays

Situation	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (but not worked, enjoyed as day off in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (and worked as part of normal roster)	Employee receives normal wage + double time for all hours worked on the Public Holiday.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work scheduled, no work done)	Employee is entitled to one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.
4. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work)	Employee is paid at double time for all hours worked on the Public Holiday + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.

Beverage Industries  Wage Regulation Order 

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls Monday to Friday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at time and half the normal rate.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on Saturday and Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double the normal rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Friday, then he/she should be paid at time and half the normal rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls on Saturday and Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double the normal rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Shift Workers

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at time and half normal rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at time and half the normal rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Beverage Industries Wage Regulation Order

Entitlements on Public Holidays

1. Normal Employees

Situation	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (but not worked, enjoyed as day off in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (Monday–Friday, and worked as part of normal roster)	Employee receives normal wage + time and a half for all hours worked.
3. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (Saturday–Sunday, and worked as part of normal roster)	Employee receives normal wage + double time for all hours worked.
4. Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work scheduled, no work done)	Employee is entitled to one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.
5. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work Monday–Friday)	Employee is paid at time and a half for all hours worked + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to entitlement.
6. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work Saturday–Sunday)	Employee is paid at double time for all hours worked + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to entitlement.

1. Shift Workers

Situation	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (but not worked, enjoyed as day off in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (Monday–Sunday, and worked as part of normal roster)	Employee receives normal wage + time and a half for all hours worked.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work scheduled, no work done)	Employee is entitled to one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.
4. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is paid at time and a half for all hours worked + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to entitlement.

Canning Industries Wage Regulation Order

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double the normal rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Canning Industries Wage Regulation Order

Entitlements on Public Holidays

Situation	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (but not worked, enjoyed as day off in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (and worked as part of normal roster, Monday–Sunday)	Employee receives normal wage + double time for all hours worked.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work scheduled, no work done, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is entitled to one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.
4. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is paid at double time for all hours worked + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to entitlement.

 

Cargo Clearance & Forwarding Agents Wage Regulation Order (Burdnara) employees

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double the normal rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement. 

Cargo Clearance & Forwarding Agents Wage Regulation Order (Burdnara Employees)

Entitlements on Public Holidays

Situation	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (but not worked, enjoyed as day off in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (and worked as part of normal roster, Monday–Sunday)	Employee receives normal wage + double time for all hours worked.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work scheduled, no work done, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is entitled to one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.
4. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is paid at double time for all hours worked + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to entitlement.

Cinemas & Theatres Wage Regulation Order 

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at another normal flat rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at time and half for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Cinemas & Theatres Wage Regulation Order

Entitlements on Public Holidays

Situation	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (but not worked, enjoyed as day off in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (and worked as part of normal roster, Monday–Sunday)	Employee receives normal wage + another flat rate for all hours worked.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work scheduled, no work done, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is entitled to one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.
4. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is paid at time and a half for all hours worked + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to entitlement.

Clay and Glass Wage Regulation Order

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double the normal rate

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double the normal rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Clay and Glass Wage Regulation Order

Entitlements on Public Holidays

Situation	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (but not worked, enjoyed as day off in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (and worked as part of normal roster, Monday–Sunday)	Employee receives normal wage + double time for all hours worked.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work scheduled, no work done, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is entitled to one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.
4. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is paid at double time for all hours worked + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to entitlement.

 

Construction Wage Regulation Order 

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double the normal rate

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double the normal rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Construction Wage Regulation Order

Entitlements on Public Holidays

Situation	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (but not worked, enjoyed as day off in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (and worked as part of normal roster, Monday–Sunday)	Employee receives normal wage + double time for all hours worked.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work scheduled, no work done, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is entitled to one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.
4. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is paid at double time for all hours worked + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to entitlement.

Domestic Wage Regulation Order

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double the normal rate

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double the normal rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Domestic Wage Regulation Order

Entitlements on Public Holidays

Situation	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (but not worked, enjoyed as day off in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday scheduled as a working day (and worked as part of normal roster, Monday–Sunday)	Employee receives normal wage + double time for all hours worked.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work scheduled, no work done, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is entitled to one day vacation leave (in hours) added to their entitlement.
4. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is called in to work, Monday–Sunday)	Employee is paid at double time for all hours worked + one day vacation leave (in hours) added to entitlement.

Electronics Industry 

Shift Employees

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at normal rate or added to the annual vacation leave.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at rate of time and half for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Other Employees

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Electronics Industry

Entitlement of Public Holidays

1. Shift Employees

Situation	Pay / Entitlement
Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Normal full wage for the day.
Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee works	Normal wage + hours worked either paid at normal rate or added to annual vacation leave.
Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee not scheduled to work)	One day’s equivalent in hours is added to vacation leave.
Employee is called in to work on their day off on a Public Holiday (extra hours)	Paid at time and a half for hours worked + one day’s equivalent added to vacation leave.

2. Other Employees

Situation	Pay / Entitlement
Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Normal full wage for the day.
Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee works	Normal wage + hours worked paid at double rate.
Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee not scheduled to work)	One day’s equivalent in hours is added to vacation leave.
Employee is called in to work on their day off on a Public Holiday (extra hours)	Paid at double rate for hours worked + one day’s equivalent added to vacation leave.

 Food Manufacturing

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Food Manufacturing Industry –

Public Holidays Entitlement

Situation	Pay / Entitlement
1. Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Employee receives normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee works	Employee receives normal wage + double rate for hours worked on the Public Holiday.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee not scheduled to work and no work carried out)	Employee receives equivalent in hours of one day added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Employee is called in to work on a day off (over and above normal schedule) on a Public Holiday	Employee is paid at double rate for each hour worked + equivalent in hours of one day added to vacation leave entitlement.

Hire

Clerks/Receptions

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Drivers/other employees

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Hire Industry –

Public Holiday Entitlements

Category	Situation	Pay / Entitlement
Clerks / Receptionists	Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day.
	Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee works	Entitled to normal wage + double rate for hours worked.
	Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee not scheduled to work and no work carried out)	Equivalent in hours of one day is added to vacation leave entitlement.
	Employee is called in to work on a day off (over and above normal schedule) on a Public Holiday	Paid at double rate for each hour worked + equivalent in hours of one day added to vacation leave entitlement.
Drivers / Other Employees	Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day.
	Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee works	Entitled to normal wage + double rate for hours worked.
	Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee not scheduled to work and no work carried out)	Equivalent in hours of one day is added to vacation leave entitlement.
	Employee is called in to work on a day off (over and above normal schedule) on a Public Holiday	Paid at double rate for each hour worked + equivalent in hours of one day added to vacation leave entitlement.

Hotels and Clubs

The full-time Hotel employees (excluding Maintenance workers and Watchmen) are entitled to Public Holidays with full pay as follows:-

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (any day from Monday to Sunday) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage vis-à-vis such day. 

• If an employee works a normal day of work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from the normal wage, then he/she should either be paid again at flat rate vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday OR the hours worked on such Public Holiday are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement. 

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day of rest between Monday to Sunday and no work is carried out, then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

•             If the employee is called in to work on his/her day of rest (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then the employee is to be paid at double-time vis-à-vis all hours worked and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

The full-time Hotel Maintenance workers and Watchmen are entitled to Public Holidays with full pay as follows:-

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (any day from Monday to Sunday) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage vis-à-vis such day. 

• If an employee works a normal day of work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from the normal wage, then he/she should be paid at double-time vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day of rest between Monday to Sunday and no work is carried out, then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day of rest (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then the employee is to be paid at double-time vis-à-vis all hours worked and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Hotel Industry –

Public Holiday Entitlements

Category	Situation	Pay / Entitlement
Full-Time Hotel Employees (excluding Maintenance Workers & Watchmen)	Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day.
	Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee works	Entitled to normal wage, plus either: • Paid again at flat rate for hours worked, or • Hours worked added to vacation leave entitlement.
	Public Holiday falls on a day of rest (no work carried out)	Equivalent in hours of one day added to vacation leave entitlement.
	Employee is called in to work on a day of rest (over and above normal schedule) on a Public Holiday	Paid at double-time for all hours worked + equivalent in hours of one day added to vacation leave entitlement.
Maintenance Workers & Watchmen	Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day.
	Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee works	Entitled to normal wage + double-time for hours worked.
	Public Holiday falls on a day of rest (no work carried out)	Equivalent in hours of one day added to vacation leave entitlement.
	Employee is called in to work on a day of rest (over and above normal schedule) on a Public Holiday	Paid at double-time for all hours worked + equivalent in hours of one day added to vacation leave entitlement.

Restaurants

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Restaurant Industry –

Public Holiday Entitlements

Situation	Pay / Entitlement
1. Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day.
2. Public Holiday falls on a scheduled workday, and employee works	Entitled to normal wage + double rate for hours worked on the Public Holiday.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee not scheduled to work and no work carried out)	Equivalent in hours of one day is added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Employee is called in to work on a day off (over and above normal schedule) on a Public Holiday	Paid at double rate for each hour worked + equivalent in hours of one day added to vacation leave entitlement.

Jewellery & Watches

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Jewellery & Watches

Public Holidays entitlements

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday and enjoys it as a day off (in lieu)	Normal full wage for the day
Employee works on a Public Holiday as part of normal scheduled roster	Normal wage + hours worked paid at double rate
Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is not scheduled to work)	Equivalent of one day’s vacation leave added to vacation leave entitlement
Employee works on a Public Holiday on his/her day off (not normally scheduled)	Hours worked paid at double rate + equivalent of one day’s vacation leave added to vacation leave entitlement

Laundries

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Laundries

Public Holidays entitlements

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday and enjoys it as a day off (in lieu)	Normal full wage for the day
Employee works on a Public Holiday as part of normal scheduled roster	Normal wage + hours worked paid at double rate
Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is not scheduled to work)	Equivalent of one day’s vacation leave added to vacation leave entitlement
Employee works on a Public Holiday on his/her day off (not normally scheduled)	Hours worked paid at double rate + equivalent of one day’s vacation leave added to vacation leave entitlement

Leather Goods & Shoes Industries

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Leather Goods & Shoes Industries

Public Holidays entitlements

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday and enjoys it as a day off (in lieu)	Normal full wage for the day
Employee works on a Public Holiday as part of normal scheduled roster	Normal wage + hours worked paid at double rate
Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is not scheduled to work)	Equivalent of one day’s vacation leave added to vacation leave entitlement
Employee works on a Public Holiday on his/her day off (not normally scheduled)	Hours worked paid at double rate + equivalent of one day’s vacation leave added to vacation leave entitlement

Paper, Plastic,Chemicals & Petroleum

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Paper, Plastic, Chemicals & Petroleum

Public Holidays entitlement

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday and enjoys it as a day off (in lieu)	Normal full wage for the day
Employee works on a Public Holiday as part of normal scheduled roster	Normal wage + hours worked paid at double rate
Public Holiday falls on a day off (employee is not scheduled to work)	Equivalent of one day’s vacation leave added to vacation leave entitlement
Employee works on a Public Holiday on his/her day off (not normally scheduled)	Hours worked paid at double rate + equivalent of one day’s vacation leave added to vacation leave entitlement

Printing & Publishing

Full-time employees (irrespective if working on a shift basis or not) are entitled to Public Holidays with full pay as follows:-

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage vis-à-vis such day.

• If he/she works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, then he/she should either be paid again at flat rate vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday or in agreement between the employee and the employer, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day of rest between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out) and no work is carried out, then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day of rest (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at the applicable overtime rate* vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

* the employee is entitled to be paid at the overtime rate of one and a half times the normal rate for work carried out in excess of a forty hour week, averaged over a four week period or over the shift cycle at the discretion of the employer as provided by the Overtime Regulations.

Printing and Publishing

Full-time employees (irrespective if working on a shift basis or not) are entitled to Public Holidays with full pay as follows:-

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage vis-à-vis such day.

• If he/she works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, then he/she should either be paid again at flat rate vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday or in agreement between the employee and the employer, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day of rest between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out) and no work is carried out, then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day of rest (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at the applicable overtime rate* vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

* the employee is entitled to be paid at the overtime rate of one and a half times the normal rate for work carried out in excess of a forty hour week, averaged over a four week period or over the shift cycle at the discretion of the employer as provided by the Overtime Regulations.

Printing & Publishing

Public Holidays Entitlement

Scenario	Condition / Description	Entitlement	Additional Notes
1. Public Holiday taken as a day off	Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu of entitlement).	Employee receives normal full pay for that day.	No additional leave or payment applies.
2. Works on a Public Holiday (normal scheduled day)	Employee works a normal scheduled shift on a Public Holiday (any day Monday–Sunday).	Employee receives: • Normal wages, plus • Either: additional pay at the flat rate per hour worked, or by mutual agreement, equivalent hours are added to vacation leave.	Agreement between employee and employer determines whether extra pay or added leave applies.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day of rest	Public Holiday falls on an employee’s day of rest and no work is performed.	Equivalent of one day (in hours) is added to vacation leave entitlement.	No monetary compensation is due since no work is done.
4. Called in to work on a day of rest (Public Holiday)	Employee is called in to work on a Public Holiday that also falls on their day of rest.	Employee receives: • Pay at the applicable overtime rate for each hour worked, and • Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to vacation leave.	Applies only when work is done over and above the normal schedule.
Overtime rate	Work carried out in excess of 40 hours per week, averaged over a 4-week period or shift cycle.	Paid at 1.5 times (1½×) the normal hourly rate.

 

Public Schools

Teachers is not applicable therefore when public holiday fall on their day of rest it is given

Other employees

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Private Schools

Public Holidays entitlement

Other employees (excluding teachers)

Public Holiday Entitlements – Other Employees

Scenario	Condition / Description	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday taken as a day off	Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu of entitlement).	Employee receives normal full pay for that day.
2. Works on a Public Holiday (normal scheduled day)	Employee works a normal scheduled shift on a Public Holiday (any day Monday–Sunday).	Employee receives: • Normal wages, plus • Double rate pay for each hour worked on the Public Holiday.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off	Public Holiday falls on an employee’s day off (Monday–Sunday) and no work is performed.	Equivalent of one day (in hours) is added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Called in to work on a day off (Public Holiday)	Employee is called in to work on a Public Holiday that also falls on their day off (over and above the normal schedule).	Employee receives: • Double rate pay for each hour worked, and • Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to vacation leave entitlement.

Professional Offices

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Professional Offices

Public Holidays Entitlement

Scenario	Condition / Description	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday taken as a day off	Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu of entitlement).	Employee receives normal full pay for that day.
2. Works on a Public Holiday (normal scheduled day)	Employee works a normal scheduled shift on a Public Holiday (any day Monday–Sunday).	Employee receives: • Normal wages, plus • Double rate pay for each hour worked on the Public Holiday.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off	Public Holiday falls on an employee’s day off (Monday–Sunday) and no work is performed.	Equivalent of one day (in hours) is added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Called in to work on a day off (Public Holiday)	Employee is called in to work on a Public Holiday that also falls on their day off (over and above the normal schedule).	Employee receives: • Double rate pay for each hour worked, and • Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to vacation leave entitlement.

Public Transport

Full-time employees (irrespective if working on a shift basis or not) are entitled to Public Holidays with full pay as follows:-

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage vis-à-vis such day.

• If he/she works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, then he/she should either be paid again at flat rate vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday or in agreement between the employee and the employer, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day of rest between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out) and no work is carried out, then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day of rest (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at the applicable overtime rate* vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Public Transport

Public Holidays Entitlement

Scenario	Condition / Description	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday taken as a day off	Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (any day of the week) but takes it as a day off in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement.	Employee receives normal full pay for that day.
2. Works on a Public Holiday (normal rostered day)	Employee works a normal scheduled shift on a Public Holiday (Monday–Sunday).	Employee receives: • Normal wages, and • Either: additional payment at the flat hourly rate for each hour worked, or (by agreement) equivalent hours added to vacation leave.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day of rest	Public Holiday falls on an employee’s day of rest (Monday–Sunday) and no work is performed.	Equivalent of one day (in hours) is added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Called in to work on a day of rest (Public Holiday)	Employee is called in to work on a Public Holiday that also falls on their day of rest (outside normal schedule).	Employee receives: • Payment at the applicable overtime rate for each hour worked, and • Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to vacation leave entitlement.

Seamen

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at time and half and for the hours worked over and above the normal hours on the same day are payable at double time.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at the rate of time and half for each hour worked for the normal hour over and above these hours at double time rate on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Seamen

Public Holiday entitlement

Scenario	Condition / Description	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday taken as a day off	Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (any day of the week) but takes it as a day off in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement.	Employee receives normal full pay for that day.
2. Works on a Public Holiday (normal rostered day)	Employee works a normal scheduled shift on a Public Holiday (Monday–Sunday).	Employee receives: • Normal wages, plus • Time and a half (1.5×) pay for the normal hours worked, and • Double time (2×) pay for hours worked beyond the normal daily hours.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off	Public Holiday falls on an employee’s day off (Monday–Sunday) and no work is performed.	Equivalent of one day (in hours) is added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Called in to work on a day off (Public Holiday)	Employee is called in to work on a Public Holiday that also falls on their day off (outside the normal schedule).	Employee receives: • Time and a half (1.5×) pay for normal hours worked, plus • Double time (2×) pay for hours worked beyond normal hours, and • Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to vacation leave entitlement.

Sextons and Custodians

Sextons

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage vis-à-vis such day.

• If he/she works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, then he/she should either be paid again at flat rate vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday or in agreement between the employee and the employer, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day of rest between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out) and no work is carried out, then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day of rest (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double the rate vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Custodians

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage vis-à-vis such day.

• If he/she works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, then he/she should either be paid again at flat rate vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday or in agreement between the employee and the employer, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day of rest between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out) and no work is carried out, then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day of rest (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double the rate vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

Public Holiday Entitlements –

Sextons

Scenario	Condition / Description	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday taken as a day off	Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (any day of the week) but takes it as a day off in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement.	Employee receives normal full pay for that day.
2. Works on a Public Holiday (normal rostered day)	Employee works a normal scheduled shift on a Public Holiday (Monday–Sunday).	Employee receives: • Normal wages, plus • Either: additional pay at the flat hourly rate for each hour worked, or (by mutual agreement) equivalent hours added to vacation leave.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day of rest	Public Holiday falls on an employee’s day of rest (Monday–Sunday) and no work is performed.	Equivalent of one day (in hours) is added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Called in to work on a day of rest (Public Holiday)	Employee is called in to work on a Public Holiday that also falls on their day of rest (outside the normal schedule).	Employee receives: • Double rate pay for each hour worked, and • Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to vacation leave entitlement.

Public Holiday Entitlements –

Custodians

Scenario	Condition / Description	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday taken as a day off	Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (any day of the week) but takes it as a day off in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement.	Employee receives normal full pay for that day.
2. Works on a Public Holiday (normal rostered day)	Employee works a normal scheduled shift on a Public Holiday (Monday–Sunday).	Employee receives: • Normal wages, plus • Either: additional pay at the flat hourly rate for each hour worked, or (by mutual agreement) equivalent hours added to vacation leave.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day of rest	Public Holiday falls on an employee’s day of rest (Monday–Sunday) and no work is performed.	Equivalent of one day (in hours) is added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Called in to work on a day of rest (Public Holiday)	Employee is called in to work on a Public Holiday that also falls on their day of rest (outside normal schedule).	Employee receives: • Double rate pay for each hour worked, and • Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to vacation leave entitlement.

Textiles & Allied Industries

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Textiles & Allied Industries

Public Holidays Entitlement

Scenario	Condition / Description	Entitlement
1. Public Holiday taken as a day off	Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (any day of the week) but takes it as a day off in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement.	Employee receives normal full pay for that day.
2. Works on a Public Holiday (normal rostered day)	Employee works a normal scheduled shift on a Public Holiday (Monday–Sunday).	Employee receives: • Normal wages, plus • Double rate (2×) pay for each hour worked on the Public Holiday.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off	Public Holiday falls on an employee’s day off (Monday–Sunday) and no work is performed.	Equivalent of one day (in hours) is added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Called in to work on a day off (Public Holiday)	Employee is called in to work on a Public Holiday that also falls on their day off (outside normal schedule).	Employee receives: • Double rate (2×) pay for each hour worked, and • Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to vacation leave entitlement.

Tobacco Manufacture Industry

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Tobacco Manufacture Industry

Public Holidays Entitlement

1. Public Holiday taken as a day off	Employee is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (any day of the week) but takes it as a day off in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement.	Employee receives normal full pay for that day.
2. Works on a Public Holiday (normal rostered day)	Employee works a normal scheduled shift on a Public Holiday (Monday–Sunday).	Employee receives: • Normal wages, plus • Double rate (2×) pay for each hour worked on the Public Holiday.
3. Public Holiday falls on a day off	Public Holiday falls on an employee’s day off (Monday–Sunday) and no work is performed.	Equivalent of one day (in hours) is added to vacation leave entitlement.
4. Called in to work on a day off (Public Holiday)	Employee is called in to work on a Public Holiday that also falls on their day off (outside normal schedule).	Employee receives: • Double rate (2×) pay for each hour worked, and • Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to vacation leave entitlement.

Transport Equipment, Metal & Allied Industries

Shift employees

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at another flat rate or added to the annual vacation.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at time and half for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Other employees

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Transport Equipment, Metal &Allied

Public Holidays Entitlement

Shift Employees

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Normal full wage for the day
Works a normal scheduled day on a Public Holiday	Normal wage + hours worked paid at another flat rate or added to annual vacation
Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work)	Equivalent of one day vacation leave added to annual vacation entitlement
Called in to work on day off during a Public Holiday	Paid at time and a half per hour worked + equivalent of one day vacation leave added

Other Employees

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Normal full wage for the day
Works a normal scheduled day on a Public Holiday	Normal wage + hours worked paid at double rate
Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work)	Equivalent of one day vacation leave added to annual vacation entitlement
Called in to work on day off during a Public Holiday	Paid at double rate per hour worked + equivalent of one day vacation leave added

Travel & Insurance Agencies

Other employees

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

 

Courier/Representative

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

Travel & Insurance Agencies

Public Holidays Entitlement

Other Employees

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day
Works a normal scheduled day on a Public Holiday	Entitled to normal wage plus double rate for hours worked
Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work carried out)	Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to annual vacation leave entitlement
Called in to work on day off during a Public Holiday	Paid at double rate per hour worked and equivalent of one day (in hours) added to annual vacation leave entitlement

Courier / Representative

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day
Works a normal scheduled day on a Public Holiday	Entitled to normal wage plus double rate for hours worked
Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work carried out)	Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to annual vacation leave entitlement
Called in to work on day off during a Public Holiday	Paid at double rate per hour worked and equivalent of one day (in hours) added to annual vacation leave entitlement

 

Wholesale & Retail

 

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

 

Wholesale & Retail

Public Holiday Entitlements

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Employee scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day
Employee works a normal scheduled day on a Public Holiday	Entitled to normal wage plus double rate for hours worked
Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work carried out)	Equivalent of one day (in hours) added to annual vacation leave entitlement
Employee called in to work on a day off during a Public Holiday	Paid at double rate for each hour worked and equivalent of one day (in hours) added to annual vacation leave entitlement

Woodworks

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage with regard to such day.

• If the employee works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are paid at double rate.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day off between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out), then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day off (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at double rate for each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement

 

Woodworks

Public Holidays Entitlement

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Employee scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day
Employee works a normal scheduled day on a Public Holiday	Entitled to normal wage plus double rate for hours worked
Public Holiday falls on a day off (no work carried out)	Equivalent of one day (in hours) to be added to annual vacation leave entitlement
Employee called in to work on a day off during a Public Holiday	Paid at double rate for each hour worked and equivalent of one day (in hours) added to annual vacation leave entitlement

Minimum Special Leave Entitlement where no Wage Regulation Order applies.

Full-time employees (irrespective if working on a shift basis or not) are entitled to Public Holidays with full pay as follows:-

• If an employee who is scheduled to work on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day of the week) enjoys it as a day off (in lieu of the Public Holiday entitlement), then the employee is entitled to his/her normal full wage vis-à-vis such day.

• If he/she works a normal day of work (part of the normally scheduled roster) on a Public Holiday (which falls on any day from Monday to Sunday), apart from his/her normal wage, then he/she should either be paid again at flat rate vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday or in agreement between the employee and the employer, the hours worked on such Public Holiday are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If a Public Holiday falls on a day of rest between Monday to Sunday (when the employee is not scheduled to work and no work is carried out) and no work is carried out, then the equivalent in hours of one day vacation leave is to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

• If the employee is called in to work on his/her day of rest (over and above the normal schedule) on a Public Holiday which falls between Monday to Sunday, then he/she should be paid at the applicable overtime rate* vis-à-vis each hour worked on such Public Holiday and the equivalent number in hours of one day vacation leave are to be added to the employee’s vacation leave entitlement.

* the employee is entitled to be paid at the overtime rate of one and a half times the normal rate for work carried out in excess of a forty hour week, averaged over a four week period or over the shift cycle at the discretion of the employer as provided by the Overtime Regulations.

Minimum Special Leave Entitlement (Where No Wage Regulation Order Applies)

Scenario	Payment / Entitlement
Employee scheduled to work on a Public Holiday but takes it as a day off (in lieu)	Entitled to normal full wage for the day
Employee works a normal scheduled day on a Public Holiday	Entitled to normal wage, plus either: • Payment at flat rate for each hour worked or • In agreement with the employer, hours worked to be added to annual vacation leave
Public Holiday falls on a day of rest (no work carried out)	Equivalent in hours of one day to be added to annual vacation leave entitlement
Employee called in to work on a day of rest during a Public Holiday	Paid at the applicable overtime rate (one and a half times the normal rate) for each hour worked and equivalent in hours of one day added to annual vacation leave entitlement

Note

• The applicable overtime rate is 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for work performed in excess of a 40-hour week, averaged over a four-week period or over the shift cycle, at the employer’s discretion, as provided by the Overtime Regulations.