Grenada Overtime, Holiday & Rest Day Pay Calculator
Compute statutory overtime premiums under Grenada Employment Act (Cap. 89, §§ 35-37). Evaluates standard 40-hour workweeks, 1.5× daily excess hours, rest day work, and 2.0× double-time for official Grenada public holidays.
Wage & Hours Configuration
Statutory normal week is standard 40 hours.
Hours worked exceeding 8h/day or 40h/week.
Weekly rest day (Sunday/rostered day off).
Statutory rate for Grenada Bank Holidays (Carnival, Independence, Christmas, etc.).
Itemized Pay Breakdown Matrix
| Pay Component | Hours | Multiplier | Effective Rate | Subtotal (EC$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Gross Earnings | EC$ 1,320.00 | |||
Grenada Statutory Overtime & Hours Legal Reference
Under the Grenada Employment Act (Cap. 89), statutory normal hours of work are fixed at 8 hours per day and 40 hours per workweek. Any labor authorized and performed beyond standard work hours mandates overtime compensation:
- Standard Overtime (1.5×): Work performed on a normal working day in excess of statutory hours is compensated at not less than 150% of the standard hourly rate.
- Weekly Rest Day: Every employee is entitled to at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in every 7-day period. Work performed on a scheduled rest day commands premium rates (1.5× to 2.0× depending on industrial agreement).
- Public Holidays (2.0×): Under Section 36 of the Employment Act and the Public Holidays Act, work performed on gazetted national holidays commands double time (200% of regular rate).
- NIS Contributions: Overtime earnings constitute insurable wages under the National Insurance Act and are subject to 5% employee and 5% employer contributions up to the statutory ceiling of EC$ 5,000 monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard legal workweek in Grenada?
Under the Grenada Employment Act (Cap. 89), standard work hours for non-shift workers are capped at 8 hours per working day and 40 hours per workweek.
How is overtime calculated for monthly salaried staff?
Monthly salaries are converted to an hourly wage using the standard factor of 173.33 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours ÷ 12 months). The hourly rate is then multiplied by 1.5× or 2.0×.
Are public holidays paid if an employee does not work?
Yes, salaried employees and eligible wage workers with continuous service receive their regular daily pay for gazetted public holidays without reduction.
Is overtime subject to National Insurance (NIS) deductions?
Yes. Overtime wages form part of gross insurable earnings and are subject to the standard 5% employee NIS deduction up to the monthly maximum insurable earnings limit of EC$ 5,000.
What happens if an employee works on both Sunday and a public holiday?
If a public holiday falls on a Sunday and is observed on the following Monday, standard statutory public holiday double-time rules apply to the observed day.
📊 Grenada Inland Revenue Division (IRD) & NIS Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (XCD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | EC$ 0.00 |
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