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 day. usual, as happens on holidays.
Commercial Employee Day: what date does the holiday move to?
Although Commercial Employees’ Day is celebrated on September 26 and it is customary for that same day to be the holiday, this year a change occurred.
The representatives decided to move the holiday to Monday, September 30 to guarantee the long weekend to all those who are under that collective bargaining agreement.
Commercial Employee Day: who does not work
He Monday September 30 most businesses will close their doors, including supermarkets, clothing stores, bazaars and shopping. Employees of these establishments have the right to enjoy the day off.
Those businesses that decide to operate will be able to do so, but they will have to pay the day as a holidayas established by Law 26,541. It should be noted that, although it is allowed to open, many employers choose not to call their employees due to the additional cost involved.
This holiday is applicable to all commercial employees who work under Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCT) 130/75, which covers workers from various areas, from administrative staff to salespeople, teachers, and service personnel.
Commercial Employee 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 access the holiday will have the possibility of being paid double for the day.
Source: Ambito
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