Laundry Allowance (Approved Uniform, ≤ ATO Measure)

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Laundry Allowance (Approved Uniform, ≤ ATO Measure) applies when the Payee is entitled to an allowance for laundering their approved uniform equal to or less than the ATO Measure.

For example, under the;

Fast Food Industry Award 2010 [MA000003]. If the Payee is required to launder any special uniform, dress, or other clothing, a full-time Payee will be paid $6.25 per week, whereas a part-time or casual Payee will be paid $1.25 per shift.
General Retail Industry Award 2020 [MA000004]. If the Payee is required to launder any special uniform, dress, or other clothing, a full-time Payee will be paid $6.25 per week, whereas a part-time or casual Payee will be paid $1.25 per shift.

Payments with this Allowance use the $ (or % of Rate Per Hour) set within the Pay Type, and Leave Entitlements are not applicable. Payments with this pay type are considered W1 (Total of Salary, Wages, and other payments); however, they are not Taxable or OTE (SGAA).