As per our Aruban law, Playa Linda Beach Resort complies with court orders in connection to garnishments from Associate paychecks as directed by the proper authorities. You will be of any court-ordered payroll deductions. From the gross salary the following deductions will be made: Wage tax AOV/AWW premiums Any other social premium imposed by the Government Pension premiums AZV premium Salary advances Attachments by court order Any payment received in excess of what Associate was entitled to during previous pay periods At termination of employment Associate’s salary can be set off against the debts mentioned in article 1614r of the Civil Code of Aruba. Payment of overtime to Associate will only take place for as far as this has been authorized in advance by Associate’s manager. Short-Term Loan Management can decide to exclusively grant a short-term loan in the following cases: » A onetime emergency expense, such as medical or other hardship but not for the payment of a draft payment at a bank, rent, buying of (electrical) household appliances, car problems or other payments that you normally have on a regular basis; » Payments of the short-term loan will take place in three (3) consecutive monthly deductions from the salary; » Short-term loans are approved only once every 12 months per Associate by Management and the Human Resources Manager; » Back up files for a short-term loan must be presented upon request Overtime Associate will be paid for actual hours worked. These hours must be within his work schedule and as recorded on the time attendance software. All hours worked in excess of posted schedules must first be authorized and approved by his manager in order to be paid out. His manager is the only authorized person to change the schedule. It is not acceptable to start working early in order to leave early or remain after working hours to make up for late arrivals. Overtime is to be kept to a minimum and should carry management’s prior approval. Overtime compensation is covered by the terms of the individual labor agreement. Overtime will be compensated as follow: a. Overtime on a regular day of work: 150% b. Working on a scheduled day of rest: 200% c. Work on an official holiday: 200% d. Work on a holiday which is also the Associate’s scheduled off day: 200%
e. Overtime on an official holiday: 250% In order to calculate overtime for parts of an hour, the following schedule of time credits will apply: Minutes of work done Time recorded 0 – 15 min 0 hours 16 – 30 min ½ hours 31 – 60 min 1 hour Associates with an annual income that exceeds the amount determined by the competent authority in accordance with the stipulations of the labor ordinance are not entitled to overtime pay in accordance with the labor ordinance. The company and Associate may agree on conditions for eventual compensation. SECONDARY WORKING BENEFITS Anniversary Gratification A monetary anniversary gift will be granted to an Associate reaching one of the following employment anniversary milestones: Anniversary Amount 5th anniversary AWG. 500,00 10th anniversary AWG. 1.000,00 15th anniversary AWG. 1.500,00 20th anniversary AWG. 2.000,00 25th anniversary One month salary or AWG. 2500,00 if Associate’s month salary is less than AWG. 2.500,00 30th anniversary One and a half month salary or AWG. 3.700,00 if Associate’s month salary is less than AWG. 2.500,00 Christmas Bonus 1. The Christmas bonus will be paid out together with the Associates’ December salary; 2. Period of calculation is current calendar year. 3. After the first year the amount of the bonus will be subject to the years of service with the company: Years in service Amount 6 months - < 12 months AWG. 250,00 ≥1 - <5 years AWG. 500,00
To maintain continuity of service and certain the Manager, the Human Resources Manager and the General Manager must approve a leave of absence. When applying for a “leave of absence” a reason and expected absence period are required. The Associate, who did not take up the days off mentioned above, is not entitled to these days at a later time. The claim is only valid on the mentioned days, unless otherwise agreed upon with the company. Special Leave Associate will receive on his request, leave of absence with pay for the duration as mentioned in each of these cases: Occasions Days granted Marriage of the Associate (2) Two days Marriage of one of Associate’s children, brothers (in law if married) or sisters (in Law if married) One day Birth of a legitimate or legally recognized child (male Associates only) Two days Day of death of Associate’s husband, wife, child, parents, brothers and sisters. And day of funeral One day One day By reason of death of Associate’s parents in law (if you’re married), brothers & sisters in law (if you’re married) and Associate’s grandparents (1) One day By reason of moving *Associate has to submit the relevant Census Bureau document attesting the mutation in the Census registry. One day per calendar year Public Holidays The public Holidays recognized by the competent authorities are: » New Year’s Day, January 1 » Birthday of Betico Croes, January 25 » Day after grand carnival parade » Good Friday » Easter Monday » Anthem and Flag Day, March 18 » King’s birthday, April 27 » Labor Day, May 1 » Ascension Day » Christmas day, December 25 » Boxing Day, December 26 » Day on which the King or a minister, in office, is buried Birthdays Fulltime permanent (not during trial period!) Associates are entitled to a half day (½) off on their birthday. If the Associates’ birthday falls on their day(s) off, this benefit will not be applicable Voting
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