Common use of Advances on allowances Clause in Contracts

Advances on allowances. On application an employee may seek an advance for approved periods of absence. An advance will only be made for a period of up to 3 weeks, with progression advances for each 3 week period, or part thereof, thereafter. Travelling entitlements for approved overseas travel are set in accordance with the rates, standards and conditions applicable to public service officers through the Ministerial Directive relating to International Travelling, Relieving and Living Expenses as issued pursuant to the Public Service Act 2008 which may be amended from time to time. Such entitlements apply in lieu of clauses 13.16 and 27(a) of the Award.