What Pay Are You Entitled to if You Work on September 16?
10:38 10/09/2024 - PesoMXN.com
September 16 marks the 214th anniversary of the start of the struggle for Mexico's Independence and is designated as a mandatory day off by law. This means that your employer must grant you the day off with pay. If you have to work that day, they must pay you an extra amount for working on a holiday. Here’s how the pay is calculated according to the law.
What pay am I owed if I work on Monday, September 16? And what happens if my employer doesn’t pay me correctly? The upcoming mandatory days off for 2024 are: September 16, October 1 (this one only every six years), the third Monday of November (for the Mexican Revolution Day), and December 25 (Christmas).According to Article 75 of the Federal Labor Law, both employers and employees must determine how many workers are going to be working on the holiday. Those who are required to work as usual are entitled to receive, in addition to their salary for the day off, double pay for the services rendered, which means triple pay. For example, if a person earns 500 pesos a day, they should receive 1,500 pesos for working on Monday, September 16. If you work on a holiday and your employer does not comply with what the Federal Labor Law states, the Federal Labor Defense Attorney's Office offers the phone numbers 01800 911 7877 and 01 800 717 2942 for all of Mexico, or you can email orientacionprofedet@stps.gob.mx for free advice. Remember that these are the mandatory days off in Mexico:
It’s crucial for workers to know their labor rights, especially on holidays, to ensure they receive fair compensation. By taking advantage of this information, they can protect their finances and make sure their efforts are properly rewarded, thus promoting a more equitable work culture.
