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1.1.P.40 Pay cycle information

Definition

When an employer accepts an employer determination (1.1.E.60) that they will provide PLP to an eligible employee, the employer is required to provide an acceptance notice that includes the following pay cycle information for the person:

  • the person's regular pay period
  • the first day of the regular pay period that overlaps with the person's continuous flexible period (1.1.C.145)
  • the payday and payroll cut-off for an instalment that would be payable for the first instalment period for the person.

Act reference: PPLAct section 6 The Dictionary, section 64 A persons instalment period and the payday for an instalment, section 104 Requirements for an acceptance notice

Policy reference: PPL Guide 4.2.2.10 When are employers required to provide PLP

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