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permitted deduction

Permitted deductions are those that are legally allowed under the Fair Work Act 2009. These are specific types of deductions from an employee's pay that meet certain criteria.

Permitted deductions are specific types of deductions from an employee's wages that are legally allowed. These deductions must meet certain criteria set out in the Fair Work Act 2009. They can include things like tax withholdings, superannuation contributions, or repayments for advances or loans agreed upon by the employee. These deductions are not arbitrary and are meant to be fair and in line with legal standards.

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