Certain job advertisements explicitly require applicants to be willing to work not only on a shifting schedule, but even during holidays. This is particularly true for those employed in business process outsourcing (BPOs) entities. Some workers, because of the nature of their occupations, will certainly
November 30, 2011 – another Philippine holiday! In less than three weeks, we’ll be celebrating Andres Bonifacio day – or specifically, the 148th birth anniversary of the Katipunan founder. Before I discuss the pay rules for that national holiday, let me give you some historical
Many had been surprised about the declaration made by Malacanang last week, through Proclamation 276, that November 7 would be a national holiday because of the Islamic feast of Eidul Adha (not to be confused with Eid al-Fitr, the one celebrated last August 30). Proclamation
President Noynoy Aquino declared last Monday that October 31 this year is a special non-working day throughout the country. The day is sandwiched between October 30, a Sunday, and All Saints’ Day, which falls on a Tuesday. According to Presidential Proclamation No. 265 (http://www.gov.ph/2011/10/10/proclamation-no-265-s-2011 ),
Pres. Aquino’s holiday proclamation for June 20 (Download here!) So, you may be thinking of reporting for work on that day. How will you be paid by your employer? Take note of the fact that June 20, 20111 is NOT a national holiday. What are
[I originally wrote this in mid-August,2010, shortly after I got my first payslip. I am re-promoting it this October 2011 since I am marking my first year with my present company.] I promised to write about my entire job hunting experience once I finally get