How is a worked rest day paid?
Article 69 of the LFT grants one paid rest day per 6 worked. If you work that day, article 73 orders payment of the rest-day salary plus double pay for the service: 3 times the daily salary in total.
With a monthly salary of $15,000 the daily rate is $500. One worked rest day is worth $1,500 (3 × $500). The service “extra” is $1,000 (2 × $500); the rest was already the paid rest day.
Formula
Day's pay = (monthly salary ÷ 30) × 3 Service extra = (monthly salary ÷ 30) × 2 × days
Engine cases (2026)
| Monthly salary | Rest days worked | Daily | Extra (2×) | Total (3×) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | 1 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 |
| $15,000 | 2 | $500.00 | $2,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| $8,000 | 1 | $266.67 | $533.33 | $800.00 |
| $8,000 | 2 | $266.67 | $1,066.67 | $1,600.00 |
Do not confuse
| Concept | Rule | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Worked weekly rest (art. 73) | Triple (3× daily) | Your own rest day |
| Sunday premium (art. 71) | +25% on the daily | Working Sunday as a normal shift |
| Worked official holiday (arts. 74-75) | Double extra | Worked statutory holiday |
The 25% Sunday premium applies when Sunday is a normal workday, not when it is your rest day. At $15,000, one ordinary Sunday premium is $125 (25% of $500), not $1,500.
Hero breakdown $15,000 × 1 day
| Item | Math | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daily wage | $15,000 ÷ 30 | $500.00 |
| Paid rest (1×) | $500 × 1 | $500.00 |
| Double service (2×) | $500 × 2 | $1,000.00 |
| Day total (3×) | $500 × 3 | $1,500.00 |
Common mistakes
- Paying it double instead of triple: the rest was already paid; the service adds two more → trap $1,000 vs correct $1,500.
- Mixing it with the Sunday premium: different figures; $15,000 on an ordinary Sunday is $125, not triple.
- Ignoring holidays: they follow their own rule (arts. 74-75), not art. 73.
FAQs
Daily $500 × 3 = $1,500 for that day. The service extra is $1,000; the rest was already paid rest.
At $15,000: 2 × $1,500 = $3,000 total (extra $2,000). The calculator caps at 6 days.
If Sunday is your ordinary shift, the 25% Sunday premium applies (art. 71). If it is your rest day and you work it, art. 73 (triple) applies.
Guidance based on the LFT. Not legal advice. Check your contract, agreed schedule and pay stubs before claiming.
Sources: Federal Labor Law (arts. 69, 71, 73, 74, 75).