3.1 The amount of bonus corresponds to 1/12 of the team member’s 12-month basic salary, or its pro-rated equivalent for the year.
3.2 Basic salary refers to the gross monthly salary (latest approved team member’s salary), and shall exclude:
a) overtime, night differential and holiday premium payments
b) all meal and other cash allowances; and
c) encashment of earned and unused benefits such as sick leaves and the like.
3.3 Any team member with services of at least one (1) month before December 31st of the calendar year is entitled to a pro-rated 13th month bonus.
3.4 13th month bonus is earned on actual employment within the calendar year.
3.5 The required 13th month pay shall be paid no later than December 24th of each year.