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Sunday and other similar premiums

Premiums are calculated by reference to the basic salary of the employee, by reference to an hourly basis using 174 hours for a full-time monthly (Mt 139). Collective agreements may change the rate of such premiums, up or down, but employment contracts may not derogate in a direction more favorable to the employee. For employees whose regular schedule includes Sunday, the premium for Sunday work is 50% of the basic wage (Mt 140). The premium for a day of the weekend (Saturday or Sunday) or public…

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