all purpose allowance
An all purpose allowance is an extra amount of money added to what an employee earns every hour. It's a versatile allowance that applies in different work situations.
An all purpose allowance is a financial addition to an employee's regular hourly rate. Unlike other allowances that might be tied to specific conditions like working overtime or in hazardous conditions, an all purpose allowance is more flexible and is included in numerous work-related scenarios. It's a way of compensating employees for various job-related responsibilities that don't fall under specific allowance categories.
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