Premium pay rules (Labor Standards Act, Art. 56)
| Type | Rule | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Overtime | Over 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week | 50% of ordinary wage |
| Night work | 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next day | 50% |
| Holiday work up to 8 hours | Work on weekly rest days or public holidays | 50% |
| Holiday work over 8 hours | The part over 8 hours on a holiday | 100% |
Premiums can stack. For example, overtime continuing past 10 p.m. gets overtime 50% + night 50%, so you're paid double the hourly wage.
Workplaces with fewer than 5 employees
Premium pay rules don't apply at workplaces with fewer than 5 regular employees, so you get just the hourly wage (100%) for the hours worked.
If you don't know your ordinary hourly wage
Enter your monthly base pay and fixed allowances in the ordinary wage calculator to get it.
This calculator gives estimates based on published laws and criteria and is not legal advice. Before acting, be sure to check with the official agencies below.
FAQ
With an inclusive wage system, do I get no premium pay?
Even with an inclusive wage agreement, if actual overtime exceeds the agreed hours, you can claim the difference.