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Question 4
4. The Philippines celebrates “Ninoy Aquino Day” every August 21 of the
year as a special non-working holiday. Tyson Plastic Company (TPC)
scheduled its machine shutdown on August 21, 2024 and informed the
workers that the factory will be closed for maintenance. Later, the
President of the Philippines issued Proclamation No. 665 moving the
observance of “Ninoy Aquino Day” from August 21, 2024, Wednesday,
to August 23, 2024, Friday, to promote domestic tourism in the country.
The TPC announced that the machine shutdown will push through as
scheduled and required the workers to report on August 23, 2024. Winslet
is paid PHP 700.00 daily salary as a machine operator. Winslet reported
for work on August 23, 2024 and claimed holiday premium pay. The TPC
denied the claim and argued that Winslet already enjoyed the holiday on
August 21, 2024 when the factory was closed. How much is Winslet
entitled to for working on August 23, 2024? Explain.
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