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Allowances

Additional components of salary provided for specific purposes or expenses.

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 Allowances are amounts provided to employees in addition to their basic salary to support specific expenses or form part of their compensation structure. Common examples include House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, and Special Allowance.

Definitions are general guidance. Your organisation's policies and applicable local requirements determine how a term is used in practice.

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