How do I calculate my MDW's pay in-lieu of a weekly rest day?
From 1 January 2023, all employers must ensure their MDWs have at least one rest day each month that cannot be compensated away.
However, if you and your MDW mutually agree for her to work on the remainder of her rest days, you must pay her at least 1 day’s salary for each rest day she does not take on top of her monthly salary.
Note: For the purposes of computing your MDW’s pay in-lieu of rest day, 1 day’s salary can be calculated by dividing your MDW’s monthly salary by 26 working days, regardless of the number of days in the month.
| In a month with 4 rest days | In a month with 5 rest days | |
|---|---|---|
| Your MDW’s monthly salary | $650 | |
| Number of rest days not worked in a month | 2 | 1 |
| Number of rest days worked in a month | 2 | 4 |
| 1 day’s salary | $650 ÷ 26 = $25 | |
| Payment for rest days not used | $25 × 2 = $50 | $25 x 4 = $100 |
| You should pay | $650 + $50 = $700 | $650 + $100 = $750 |
This information is sourced from MOM
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