Employers will not be able to require the presence of their workers without prior agreement, and if they open, they will have to pay double for the hours worked.
In accordance with the current legal regulations on labor matters (LCT) and with the scope of law 26,541, the general secretary of the Trade Union Association of Commercial Employees (AGEC), Pablo Chacón, confirmed the modification of the Commercial Employee Day 2024.
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The day, which according to the Law 26.541 is celebrated on September 26thwill move to the Monday, September 30, according to official sources.
Also, this modification will only affect the workers operating under Collective Labor Agreement (CCT) 130/75, similar to what happened in 2023.
From the Trade Union Association of Commercial Employees (AGEC) They stressed that as regards remuneration for those who provide services on that day, current labor regulations must be complied with (Labor Contract Law and related laws), and compensatory leave for weekly rest will not be permitted.
Therefore, the Holiday will be mandatory for all retail employeesWorkers who choose not to work on that date will not receive salary deductions, as the day is considered a national holiday.
Employers may not require the presence of their employees without prior agreement, and in the event of opening, They will have to pay double for the day worked.
Source: Ambito
