{"id":15957,"date":"2025-02-11T01:59:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T01:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/?p=15957"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:30:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:30:59","slug":"13th-and-14th-month-pay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/13th-and-14th-month-pay\/","title":{"rendered":"13th Month Pay in the Philippines and How to Calculate It Efficiently"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the year draws to a close, employers in the Philippines must prepare for the 13th month pay, a mandatory benefit that requires careful handling to ensure accuracy and compliance.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, computing 13th month pay is not always straightforward. Differences in employee status, salary components, and work periods can make calculations more complex, especially for businesses managing diverse payroll arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond calculation, timing is also critical. Employers must meet specific payment deadlines, and delays can lead to compliance issues. Understanding these requirements helps businesses fulfill their obligations smoothly.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/human-resource-management?medium=moneysite-banner\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hr_listicle_en.webp\" data-desktop-src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hr_listicle_en.webp\" data-mobile-src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hr_listicle_en_m.webp\" alt=\"HR_Listicle\" class=\"responsive-image-banner\" width=\"620\" height=\"255\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n    \/\/ check which image to use based on screensize\r\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\r\n        function updateImageSource() {\r\n            var images = document.querySelectorAll('.responsive-image-banner');\r\n            var screenWidth = window.innerWidth;\r\n\r\n            images.forEach(function(img) {\r\n                var mobileSrc = img.getAttribute('data-mobile-src');\r\n                var desktopSrc = img.getAttribute('data-desktop-src');\r\n\r\n                if (screenWidth < 576 && mobileSrc) {\r\n                    img.setAttribute('src', mobileSrc);\r\n                } else {\r\n                    img.setAttribute('src', desktopSrc);\r\n                }\r\n            });\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/\/ Initial check\r\n        updateImageSource();\r\n\r\n        \/\/ Update on resize\r\n        window.addEventListener('resize', updateImageSource);\r\n    });\r\n<\/script><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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However, these bonuses are optional and separate from the 13th-month pay, which must still be provided to all eligible employees regardless of other incentives.<\/p>\n<p>This policy was introduced in 1975 to help workers cope with rising living costs, particularly during the holiday season, after a period when minimum wages remained largely unchanged.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Mandatory vs Customary 13th Month Pay<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Many countries legally require employers to provide 13th-month pay to their employees each year. This additional compensation is mandatory, and failing to comply could lead to legal action from employees.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding whether your company is required to provide 13th-month pay is essential to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid penalties and legal consequences for non-compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Protect your company\u2019s reputation, as failure to pay could discourage skilled professionals from joining your team.<\/li>\n<li>Plan salary budgets effectively to ensure smooth financial management.<\/li>\n<li>Meet employee expectations, fostering a positive work environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Is 14th Month Pay Mandatory in the Philippines?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Philippines, the 14th-month pay is not legally mandated by the government, unlike the 13th-month pay, which is required by law under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lawphil.net\/statutes\/presdecs\/pd1975\/pd_851_1975.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presidential Decree No. 851<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, some employers provide a 14th-month pay as a company benefit or part of an employee incentive package. This is often given to reward employees for their service or to align with industry standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, 14th-month pay is offered by larger companies or those in sectors with strong labor unions or collective bargaining agreements (CBA). The amount is usually equal to one month\u2019s salary, similar to the 13th-month pay, but its distribution depends on company policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14th-month pay is taxable just like the 13th-month pay if it exceeds the threshold of \u20b190,000 (as of the latest tax regulations). Any amount above this is subject to income tax under the Philippine Tax Code.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who is Eligible to Get 13th-Month Salary?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"eligible\">All private sector employees who have completed at least one month of service within the year are entitled to receive 13th-month pay. This applies to both permanent and contractual workers, with the amount calculated as one-twelfth (1\/12) of their total basic salary earned throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>a. Daily-Paid vs. Monthly-Paid Employees<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The payment structure (daily or monthly) does not affect eligibility for 13th-month pay. Both daily-paid and monthly-paid employees are entitled to receive it, as mandated by law. There should be no distinction between the two when computing their benefits.<\/p>\n<h3><b>b. Employee Status is Not a Factor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>An employee\u2019s status or tenure does not affect their right to 13th-month pay. <b>As long as they are considered employees, they are eligible,<\/b>\u00a0whether they are regular, probationary, casual, project-based, seasonal, or fixed-term workers.<\/p>\n<h3><b>c. Resigned, Terminated, or Separated Employees<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Employees who worked for at least 30 days within the year are still entitled to 13th-month pay, even if they are no longer employed at the time of payout.<\/li>\n<li>Their 13th-month pay will be prorated based on the number of months they worked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This applies to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Resigned employees<\/b>: Those who voluntarily left their jobs.<\/li>\n<li><b>Terminated employees (just cause)<\/b>: Those dismissed due to violations, misconduct, or other legal grounds.<\/li>\n<li><b>Separated employees (authorized cause)<\/b>: Those let go due to redundancy, retrenchment, business closure, or similar reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Even if they are no longer with the company, they are still entitled to a proportionate share of the 13th-month pay, based on the time they worked.<\/p>\n<h3><b>d. Female Employees on Maternity Leave<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary differential (the amount paid by the employer to cover the gap between SSS maternity benefits and full salary) is counted as part of the basic salary for computing 13th-month pay.<\/li>\n<li>This means that if a female employee goes on maternity leave, her 13th-month pay is computed based on her total salary, including the salary differential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employees can verify their 13th-month pay by checking their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/payslip\/\">employee salary statement<\/a>, which should reflect the correct prorated amount based on their actual earnings throughout the year. Many companies also use <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/human-resource-management\">HR management software<\/a> designed for the Philippine market to automatically calculate 13th-month pay, factoring in absences, leaves, and mid-year salary changes.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Who is Exempt from the 13th-Month Pay?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay.webp\" alt=\"computation of 13th month pay\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay-747x420.webp 747w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay-696x392.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/computation-of-13th-month-pay-1068x601.webp 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>All employers must provide 13th-month pay, <b>except<\/b> for the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Government entities<\/b>, including political subdivisions, government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), except those operating as private subsidiaries.<\/li>\n<li><b>Employers offering equivalent benefits<\/b>: Companies that already grant benefits that match or exceed the 13th-month pay requirement may be exempt from providing it separately.<\/li>\n<li><b>Household employers<\/b>: Those employing domestic workers (such as household helpers) are not required to give 13th-month pay, as these workers fall under the Domestic Workers Act, which follows a different compensation structure.<\/li>\n<li><b>Workers paid solely on commission<\/b>, boundary, or task-based rates, and those receiving a fixed amount per project regardless of time spent\u2014except for piece-rate workers, who are still entitled to 13th-month pay.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These guidelines are based on DOLE-BWC Handbook (p. 40) and Presidential Decree No. 851, which govern 13th-month pay regulations in the Philippines.<\/p>\n<style>\r\n    #custom-quote {\r\n        background-color: #f0f0f0;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        margin: 20px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #custom-quote .quote-body {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-direction: row;\r\n        align-items: flex-start;\r\n        gap: 15px;\r\n        font-size: 16px;\r\n        line-height: 1.5;\r\n        font-style: italic;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #custom-quote .quote-icon {\r\n        width: 40px;\r\n        height: 40px;\r\n        flex-shrink: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #custom-quote .quote-author-wrapper {\r\n        margin-top: 15px;\r\n        align-self: flex-start;\r\n        margin-left: 55px; 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Complete Basic Salary Earned in a Year<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>If the employee has perfect attendance throughout the year, the <b>13th-month pay<\/b> is computed as follows:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #990000; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px; text-align: center;\"><b>Month<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #990000; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px; text-align: center;\"><b>Workdays<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #990000; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px; text-align: center;\"><b>Services Rendered<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #990000; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px; text-align: center;\"><b>Basic Salary Earned (\u20b1)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>January<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>February<\/td>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>18,000.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>March<\/td>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>20,700.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April<\/td>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>18,900.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>May<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>June<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>July<\/td>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>20,700.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>August<\/td>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>20,700.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>September<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>October<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>November<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>December<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Basic Salary Earned in a Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>237,600.00<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><b>Formula:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Total basic salary earned in a year \u00f7 12 months = 13th-month pay<\/p>\n<h4><b>Sample Computation:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>\u20b1237,600.00 \u00f7 12 = \u20b119,800.00<\/p>\n<p>This means the employee is entitled to <b>\u20b119,800.00<\/b> as their <b>13th-month pay<\/b> if they have <b>complete attendance<\/b> for the entire year.<\/p>\n<h3><b>B. Computation with Incomplete Basic Salary Earned in a Year<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>If an employee has absences or leaves during the year, their 13th-month pay will be adjusted accordingly. Below is the computation for an employee with incomplete attendance based on the revised example:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #990000; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px; text-align: center;\"><b>Month<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #990000; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px; text-align: center;\"><b>Workdays<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #990000; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px; text-align: center;\"><b>Services Rendered<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #990000; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px; text-align: center;\"><b>Basic Salary Earned (\u20b1)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>January<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>February<\/td>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>1 day absence<\/td>\n<td>17,100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>March<\/td>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>20,700.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April<\/td>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>18,900.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>May<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>2 days absence<\/td>\n<td>17,900.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>June<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>July<\/td>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>20,700.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>August<\/td>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>1 day leave with pay<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>September<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>October<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>November<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>2 days leave with pay<\/td>\n<td>17,900.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>December<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Complete attendance<\/td>\n<td>19,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Basic Salary Earned in a Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>232,000.00<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Formula:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Total basic salary earned in a year \u00f7 12 months = proportionate 13th-month pay<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sample Computation:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>\u20b1232,000.00 \u00f7 12 = \u20b119,333.33<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Since 13th-month pay is based only on the salary earned for services rendered, absences and unpaid leaves will reduce the total amount received.<\/p>\n<p>This is in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 851, which mandates 13th-month pay calculations based on actual salary earnings within the year.<\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b> The 2023 DOLE-BWC Handbook follows a different interpretation regarding leave with pay. Under this approach, an employee\u2019s monthly salary remains unchanged, even if they take paid leave.<\/p>\n<p>This means that for a month like June, where an employee takes five days of leave with pay, their salary is still counted in full, as if they had worked the entire month, despite not rendering service for those five days.<\/p>\n<p>Automating 13th-month pay calculations can save businesses significant time and reduce the risk of errors. Companies using an <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/\">integrated business management platform<\/a> can handle this automatically, factoring in each employee&#8217;s basic salary, absences, and applicable deductions without manual intervention.<\/p>\n<h3><b>C. 13th-Month Pay Calculation for Resigning Employees<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For employees who resign before the year ends, their <\/span><b>13th-month pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is computed based on the <\/span><b>actual services rendered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the year. For example, if an employee with a <\/span><b>\u20b125,000 monthly salary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> resigns in <\/span><b>July<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after working for <\/span><b>7 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the calculation would be:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Compute the total salary earned for the months worked (\u20b125,000 \u00d7 7 = <\/span><b>\u20b1175,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Divide by 12 months to get the proportionate <\/span><b>13th-month pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b1175,000 \u00f7 12 = <\/span><b>\u20b114,583.33<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, the <\/span><b>13th-month pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a resigned employee working for 7 months would be <\/span><b>\u20b114,583.33<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>D. 13th-Month Pay Calculation with Mid-Year Salary Increase<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an employee receives a <\/span><b>salary increase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mid-year, the <\/span><b>13th-month pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must reflect both the <\/span><b>old salary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>new salary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the months worked. Below is an example scenario:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Scenario:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee monthly salary before the increase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b120,000 (January to June)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee monthly salary after the increase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b125,000 (July to December)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total basic salary earned<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the year (with the increase):<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> January to June = 6 months \u00d7 \u20b120,000 = \u20b1120,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> July to December = 6 months \u00d7 \u20b125,000 = \u20b1150,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Total salary earned in the year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> = \u20b1120,000 + \u20b1150,000 = <\/span><b>\u20b1270,000<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Formula:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b1270,000 \u00f7 12 months = <\/span><b>\u20b122,500<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Result<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employee\u2019s <\/span><b>13th-month pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the year will be <\/span><b>\u20b122,500<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is based on the average of the employee&#8217;s <\/span><b>pre- and post-increase salaries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/offer\/download-erp-pricing-list?medium=banner-article\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bir-skema-harga.webp\" data-desktop-src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bir-skema-harga.webp\" data-mobile-src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mobile-bir-skema-harga.webp\" alt=\"SkemaHarga\" class=\"responsive-image-banner\" width=\"620\" height=\"255\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n    \/\/ check which image to use based on screensize\r\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\r\n        function updateImageSource() {\r\n            var images = document.querySelectorAll('.responsive-image-banner');\r\n            var screenWidth = window.innerWidth;\r\n\r\n            images.forEach(function(img) {\r\n                var mobileSrc = img.getAttribute('data-mobile-src');\r\n                var desktopSrc = img.getAttribute('data-desktop-src');\r\n\r\n                if (screenWidth < 576 && mobileSrc) {\r\n                    img.setAttribute('src', mobileSrc);\r\n                } else {\r\n                  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worked less than a full year, the 13th-month pay is prorated based on the actual months or days worked.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Included in the Calculation:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Basic Salary:<\/b> This encompasses the fixed compensation for services rendered. It includes the employee&#8217;s wage for each workday and salary for official holidays if such pay is determined under the normal wage rate.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cost of Living Allowance (COLA):<\/b> If the COLA is integrated into or considered part of the basic wage under pertinent wage orders, it is included in the computation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Excluded from the Calculation:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Overtime Pay:<\/b> Additional compensation for hours worked beyond the regular schedule.<\/li>\n<li><b>Holiday Pay:<\/b> Remuneration for work done during holidays.<\/li>\n<li><b>Night Shift Differential:<\/b> Extra pay for work performed during night hours.<\/li>\n<li><b>Bonuses and Incentives:<\/b> Additional earnings given as rewards for performance.<\/li>\n<li><b>Commissions:<\/b> Earnings based on sales or performance metrics.<\/li>\n<li><b>Profit Sharing:<\/b> Distribution of a portion of the company&#8217;s profits to employees.<\/li>\n<li><b>Allowances:<\/b> Monetary benefits such as transportation, representation, meal allowances, and the cash equivalent of unused vacation and sick leave credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>When to Pay 13th Month Salary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"time\">Employers must pay the full 13th-month pay no later than December 24 of each year. However, companies may choose to split the payment into two:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First half before the school year starts<\/li>\n<li>Second half on or before December 24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a company has a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with employees, the payment schedule may be adjusted based on the agreed terms.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/payroll-philippines\/\">Philippine payroll management<\/a>\u00a0works is essential for employers to comply with labor laws, especially when computing benefits like 13th-month pay.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What Can DOLE Do in Case of Delays? Penalties and Employee Reporting<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If employers fail to pay the 13th month pay on time or calculate it incorrectly, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has the authority to intervene. Employers who fail to comply may face penalties or fines under Presidential Decree No. 851, which mandates the 13th-month pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The penalties for non-compliance can include legal charges or fines. DOLE can also compel employers to pay the owed 13th-month pay along with potential interest. Employees who believe their 13th-month pay has been delayed or miscalculated can file complaints directly with DOLE or their respective Regional DOLE offices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s essential for businesses to ensure that their payroll systems are accurate and compliant to avoid penalties, and employees should be aware of their rights to report any discrepancies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can 13th-Month Pay Affect Company Policy?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Employers should be careful when computing 13th-month pay. If a company overpays employees for several years, employees may argue that this has become an established company policy or practice.<\/p>\n<p>This means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a company has been paying more than what is legally required, employees may expect the same amount moving forward.<\/li>\n<li>If the company suddenly lowers the amount, employees might legally challenge the change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To avoid legal and financial issues, companies should double-check their 13th-month pay computations and ensure compliance with <a href=\"https:\/\/governmentph.com\/dole-guidelines-for-13th-month-pay\/\">DOLE guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since 13th-month pay calculations depend on various factors like basic salary, absences, and leave policies, businesses often rely on the best payroll software to automate computations and prevent errors.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>13th-month pay is a mandatory benefit in the Philippines that provides employees with additional financial support during the holiday season. 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