Is the thirteenth-month pay considered part of the regular wage for overtime computation?
No, the thirteenth-month pay is explicitly not part of the regular wage of employees. It cannot be used as a basis for determining the rates of overtime and premium payments. Under the legal framework of Presidential Decree No. 851, it is strictly treated as a separate and distinct monetary benefit. Including it in the regular wage would improperly inflate hourly rates for other statutory computations. 17-May-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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