How does holiday pay work in the US?
How does holiday pay work in the US? Holiday premium pay is equal to an employee's rate of basic pay. Employees who are required to work on a holiday receive their rate of basic pay, plus holiday premium pay, for each hour of holiday work—i.e., double or 200 percent of their rate of basic pay.
What states pay holiday pay?
The United States has no federal law requiring private companies to offer holiday pay. Two states, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, have special laws about holiday pay. Companies are not generally required to pay non-exempt employees for days they do not perform work.