Independence Day to be observed on Monday
THE Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising the public that, in accordance with the provisions of the Holidays (Public General) Act, Independence Day as a public holiday will be observed on Monday, August 7.
The ministry said in a release yesterday that the Act stipulates that “the 6th day of August (or in case the 6th of August falls on a Sunday, then the following Monday), shall be known as Independence Day”.
It should be noted that the Act makes provision for a change of day of observance only if the holiday falls on a Sunday, the labour ministry said.
The release also pointed out that employees who work on the upcoming public holiday, that is Independence Day — Monday, August 7, 2017, will be entitled to payment at “double time” rates as provided for under the Minimum Wage Orders or such other rates specified in their collective labour agreements or employment contracts (where applicable).
