In the next few days, Peruvians will be able to enjoy a new long holiday, to rest, travel or carry out any other activity. Taking into account the government decree, these days off will be from October 29 to November 1.
The Government decreed Monday, October 31, as a non-working day for the public sector, which will join Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 of this month, which are usual days of rest. Added to this is November 1, a holiday in commemoration of All Saints, which falls on Tuesday this year.
Thus, a total of four days that public sector workers and some of the private sector will have to enjoy.
Holidays are days expected by people to rest, but they are also important dates for the tourism sector, since it allows economic movement in various parts of the country.
How much should I be paid if I work on a holiday?
If you must work the day holiday Keep in mind that according to Legislative Decree 713, workers who work on this date must receive a triple payment for the following concepts:
- Remuneration for the holiday: amount included in the usual salary.
- A second remuneration for the work carried out: Additional payment per day worked.
- A third remuneration for working on a holiday: for having worked on a holiday, without subsequent substitute rest.
Meanwhile, for those who work in the non-working days they are not entitled to additional remuneration, as is the case with holidays.
How much will I be paid if I have substitute rest?
If you worked on November 1, but instead of a payment you want to have a day off, you can choose to request a substitute rest for that day worked.
That is, if you work on that date you can ask for a break another day without any additional payment. In this case, You will receive your monthly remuneration in an ordinary way.
