The last big weekend of the summer is traditionally Labor Day weekend. Many employees may be hoping for one final trip to the beach before the fall arrives. You have approved all of the requests for time off, but you know that if it is especially sunny and warm that weekend, someone on your staff is likely to develop a “last-minute stomach bug.” So do they need to be paid for Labor Day?
Holiday pay for non-exempt employees
Many employers include a specific provision in holiday pay policies that employees must work the scheduled day before and after a holiday in order to be eligible for holiday pay. No sweat if the employee is non-exempt, eligible to earn overtime, they don’t need to be paid for the Labor Day off. Make sure the policy is in writing and don’t issue it on the day after the holiday.
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