Why Holy Thursday is not a holiday? – 18/04/2019

When Easter arrives, it is common for many people to consider leaving a few days away from home, visiting relatives or enjoying a few days of rest and sightseeing. However, not everyone has the opportunity to "take" on Holy Thursday. Because? Because unlike what happens on Friday, Holy Thursday is not a holiday, it's a "non-working day". And there is the big difference.

According to Law 20.744 of the employment contract, Holidays are considered a Sundaywhich means that if you work, you must pay double and, depending on the agreement of each article, in some cases, that day can be returned.

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However, on non-working days, it is the employer who has the power to decide whether to work or not. "Outside working days, work will be optional for the employer, except in the banking, insurance and related activities sectors, as determined by regulation. In these days, the workers who provide services will receive the simple salary. In the event of the employer's choice as a holiday, the salary will also be paid to the worker ", dictates the same law.

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So, This Holy Thursday, government employees, banks, insurance and related activities will not work, while other items will follow the instructions of employers. and work if you decide that this is the case or, on the contrary, do not do it if you decide to give birth.

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