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June 12- PHL Independence Day Pay Rules

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At work on June 12? DOLE reminds employers of pay rules for Independence Day.

Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday reminded private sector employers to do their patriotic duty by observing proper pay rules on June 12, Independence Day.

June 12 is a regular holiday based on Proclamation 831 (dated July 17, 2014).




“Proper observance of all holiday pay rules strengthens decent work and builds productivity. Voluntary labor standards compliance redounds to social protection and the competitiveness of business and industry,” she added.

For June 12, the following pay rules will apply:

  • If the employee did not work, he or she shall be paid 100 percent of his or her salary for that day.
  • If the employee worked, he or she shall be paid 200 percent of his/her regular salary for that day for the first eight hours. For work done in excess of eight hours (overtime work), the employee shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate.
  • If 12 June is the employee’s rest day and he or she still reported for work, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her daily rate of 200 percent.
  • If the employee worked more than eight hours on his or her rest day on 12 June, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on the day.

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Eid-al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Fitr, Eid) is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba(sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr.

The holidays will start from Sunday, July 27, 2014, until Thursday, July 31, 2014.

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UAE National Day 2013 Announced- 2 Days Public Holidays

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The National Day holiday for public entities and ministries will be Sunday and Monday, December 1 and 2, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announced via Twitter today. The Vice President made the announcement after chairing the Federal Cabinet. Work will resume on December 3.

The United Arab Emirates were formed on December 2, 1971, when the UK's treaty expired and the separate sheikdoms decided to form an independent union. At first the UAE was a federation of six emirates- Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Fujairah and Ajman. The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah was added a year later to the UAE.


Eid Al Fitr 2013 Holiday in UAE starts August 8

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The UAE governmant announced 3-Day, non-working Holiday for public sectirs starting on August 8 and last 3-working days.

The office hours during Ramadan are reduced by two hours daily. The end of Ramadan is marked by the three-day Eid Al Fitr.

Federal ministries, public departments and institutions are closed during the public holidays. During the Holy Month of Ramadan in particular, life changes considerably in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Whereas many restaurants and shops remain closed during the day, the streets and malls are vibrating with liveliness far into the night.

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November 15 2012- Al Hijra 1434, Holiday in UAE

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November 15, 2012 is National Holiday in UAE for the observance of Al Hijra- Islamic New Year.

The private sector will observe Thursday, 15 November 2012, as an official paid holiday to mark the new Hijri year 1434, according to a circular issued by Minister of Labour saqr Gobash.

Work will resume on Sunday, November 18, according to a circular issued Humaid Mohammad Al Quttami, Minister of Education and Chairman of FAHR according to the report from Emirates24/7.com
The Islamic New Year marks the migration of the Prophet Mohammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina.

The Islamic year lasts for about 354 days and consists of 12 months. Muharram is the first month and some Muslims mark the start of the Islamic year on the first day of Muharram. Many Muslims fast during daylight hours on the ninth and 10th or 10th and 11th days of the month to mark the Day of Ashura (Yaumu-l 'Ashurah). This is the anniversary of the death of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammed. source:timeanddate.com

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