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1.1.W.50 Working day

Definition

For the purposes of the PPL scheme, working day means a day that is not a Saturday or a Sunday or a public holiday.

Act reference: PPLAct section 6 The Dictionary, section 65 The amount of an instalment

Policy reference: PPL Guide 4.3.8.60 Paying instalment of PLP on particular payday

Last reviewed: 4 January 2021