Compensation on Holidays Clause Samples
The 'Compensation on Holidays' clause defines how employees are paid when they work on recognized holidays. Typically, this clause specifies whether employees receive additional pay, such as overtime rates or a fixed bonus, for hours worked during these days. For example, it may state that work performed on a public holiday is compensated at double the regular hourly rate. The core function of this clause is to ensure fair remuneration for employees who work on holidays, thereby incentivizing availability and addressing the inconvenience of working during times generally reserved for rest.
Compensation on Holidays. 11.4.1 The following days shall be considered holidays: New Year’s Day Labor Day
11.4.2 Employees who are required to work on a holiday shall be paid at one and one-half times (1½ x) their straight hourly rate for all hours actually worked. A holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. and end at midnight on the day of the legal holiday. All overtime on a holiday shall be paid at double time (2x).
11.4.3 Casual part-time employees shall be paid two times their straight time hourly wages for all hours actually worked.
