Eligible work on an official holiday is generally compensated by another rest day or the normal wage for that day plus at least 50% of the basic wage.
Cash-alternative estimate when no compensatory rest day is provided
It does not decideWhether the day was officially declared or another benefit applies
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This models the cash alternative where no compensatory rest day is provided. Verify the declared holiday and payroll treatment.
Formula used
Cash-alternative estimate = ordinary daily basic wage + 50% of daily basic wage for each eligible holiday worked.
Assumptions to verify
- The day was officially declared as a paid public holiday.
- The employee worked and did not receive the compensatory rest option.
- The monthly basic wage entered is accurate.
What this result does not prove
- Whether another agreement provides a better benefit.
- Rest-day claims outside official holidays.
- Disputed schedules or attendance evidence.
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Save the assumptions beside the contract, payroll records and official source used. A result becomes useful when every input can be traced to an original record.
Official sources
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