Complete guide: Overtime · Dominican Republic
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Through 68 total weekly hours: overtime premium 35%; excess above 68: 100%. Enter ordinary and overtime hours for the same week. Ordinary monthly-paid hour = salary/23.83/applicable daily hours. Ordinary week generally 44 hours. Night 15% and holiday premiums are separate.
Ordinary private employee under Law 16-92 and contributory regime. Special contracts, maternity and union protection excluded. Desahucio, dismissal and employee dimisión are distinct legal reasons.
Document review: 2026-10-24. Initial salaries are examples, not statutory minimum wages. Estimates in local currency, without conversion; laws do not update automatically. Verify bases, period and prior payments against your payslip and contract.
Sources and legal scope
Document review: 2026-10-24
How it works
- 1Ordinary rate × hours × factor; Dominican Republic splits at 68 total hours.
- 2Enter eligible bases and the applicable period only.
- 3Check the breakdown, exclusions and official sources before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Which rules apply in Dominican Republic?
Through 68 total weekly hours: overtime premium 35%; excess above 68: 100%. Enter ordinary and overtime hours for the same week. Ordinary monthly-paid hour = salary/23.83/applicable daily hours. Ordinary week generally 44 hours. Night 15% and holiday premiums are separate.
Which workers and scenarios are covered?
Ordinary private employee under Law 16-92 and contributory regime. Special contracts, maternity and union protection excluded. Desahucio, dismissal and employee dimisión are distinct legal reasons.
Are shared inputs preserved?
Yes, links retain amounts and options. Estimates do not replace tax filings or legal contract reviews.