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1.1.T.30 Telephone allowance payday (TAL)

Definition

Please refer to the definition of this term in the SS(Admin)Act.

Act reference: SS(Admin)Act section 48(4)-'telephone allowance payday'

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.8.7 TAL - qualification & payability

Last reviewed: 10 May 2021