Guideline on holiday bonus

Guideline on holiday bonus

JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea has issued a guideline on the disbursement of Idul Fitri bonuses, suggesting that bonuses be given seven days before the holiday, at the latest, a report said.

"Idul Fitri bonuses should be given seven days before Dec. 16, 2001 at the latest, or on Dec. 9," Nuwa Wea said.

Minister of Manpower Decree No. 4/1994 regulates that a religious holiday bonus must be the equivalent of at least one month's salary.

"Meanwhile, opulent companies are expected to give packages of basic commodities and/or provide transportation for their workers and their workers' families to return to their hometowns," the minister said.

The minister said that early distribution of holiday bonuses would help workers a lot in their preparation for Idul Fitri.

He called on governors, regents and mayors nationwide to persuade companies operating within their jurisdiction to pay bonuses on time.

"There should be actions taken against companies that do not pay holiday bonuses as stipulated in the laws and regulations," he said. --Antara