Amazon has 7 paid holidays. You earn 1.5 your hourly rate if you actually work on the holiday. On top of that you also earn holiday pay, which is either 6 or 8 hours depending on your schedule that is paid at your regular rate. Christmas, Thanksgiving, fourth of July, Labor and Memorial Day, New Years.Nov 7, 2017
How does holiday pay at Amazon work?
We schedule all national holidays on the day designated by common business practice. Employees who are required to work as part of their regular schedule will receive one hour of holiday pay for each hour worked, not in excess of 8 hours or overtime work.
How much does Amazon pay for holiday overtime?
Anyone who WORKS the holiday also gets holiday OT pay - which is 1.5 x your hourly rate. Unless you are on an RT schedule (reduced time- 36 hrs), then it's 6 hrs of added holiday pay, plus time and a half if you work that day. Time & a half, plus a bonus 8 hours of work added to your total hours worked.Sep 5, 2016
How do you get paid on holidays?
In general, holidays are considered regular workdays and employees receive their normal pay for time worked. If the federal holiday falls on a weekend, it is generally observed on the closest weekday.Sep 1, 2021
Does Amazon pay for holiday pay?
All regular, full-time employees are eligible for holiday pay beginning with their first day of employment. ... Employees who are required to work as part of their regular schedule will receive one hour of holiday pay for each hour worked, not in excess of 8 hours or overtime work.