On this day dedicated to honoring the country’s workers, find out which businesses are not open and how workers who work hours should be paid.
He Commercial Employee Day in Argentina It is celebrated on September 26th of each year. This date is intended to recognize and commemorate the work of workers in the commercial sector.
This day was established by Law 26,541, passed in 2009, and has a peculiarity: it is considered a holiday for commercial employees. This means that, in principle, Employees are not required to work. If they do, they must be paid double the work day. usual, as occurs on holidays.
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Commercial Employees’ Day: which day do shops and supermarkets not open in Argentina?
Although Commercial Employees’ Day is celebrated on September 26 and it is customary for that day to be a holiday, this year there was a change. Representatives decided to move the holiday to Monday 30th to guarantee the long weekend to all those who are under this collective bargaining agreement.
Commercial Employees’ Day: why it is celebrated on September 26 in Argentina
Commercial Employee Day is celebrated on September 26 to commemorate the Signing of the first collective bargaining agreement for employees in the commercial sectorwhich took place on September 26, 1934. This agreement represented an important achievement in the fight for the labor rights of commercial workers, establishing better working conditions and guaranteeing fundamental rights, such as fair wages and regulated working hours.
This day is important because it recognizes the work of thousands of people who work in stores, supermarkets and other businesses. Those who do not have access to the holiday will have the possibility of receiving double pay for the day.
Source: Ambito
