FAQS ON WAGE AND WAGE RELATED BENEFITS PART 1
1. HOW MUCH IS THE MINIMUM WAGE IN METRO MANILA?
P491.00 (Basic Wage P481.00 + COLA P10.00) is the current minimum wage in the National Capital Region (NCR) including Metro Manila under Wage Order NCR-20 which took effect on June 02, 2016. For the summary of current regional daily minimum wage rates, log on at http://nwpc.dole.gov.ph/.
2. WHAT IS THE BASIS FOR ENTITLEMENT TO COLA?
A worker who is paid the basic pay, whether he worked or not, is entitled to the COLA.
3. WHAT IS THE NORMAL HOURS OF WORK IN A DAY?
The normal hours of work in a day is 8.
4. IS THERE A WEEKLY REST DAY FOR AN EMPLOYEE?
There is a rest day of not less than 24 consecutive hours or 1 day for every 6 days of work which should be scheduled by the employer upon consultation with the employees.
5. HOW LONG IS THE MEAL PERIOD IN A DAY?
Meal period is not less than 60 minutes or 1 hour time-off for regular meals of employees which is non-compensable. Rest periods or coffee breaks running from 5 to 20 minutes shall be considered compensable working time.
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