DISTANT ISLANDS ALLOWANCE Sample Clauses
The Distant Islands Allowance clause provides additional compensation or benefits to employees who are assigned to work in remote or isolated island locations. Typically, this allowance is paid on top of regular salary to offset the higher cost of living, travel difficulties, or limited access to amenities that such postings may entail. By offering this allowance, employers help ensure that employees are not financially disadvantaged by accepting assignments in less accessible areas, thereby encouraging staff mobility and addressing staffing challenges in remote locations.
DISTANT ISLANDS ALLOWANCE. An annual allowance shall be paid to employees employed by island councils and to those based on Tiree, Coll and Colonsay. (Appendix)
DISTANT ISLANDS ALLOWANCE. The Distant Islands Allowance from 1 October 2016 is £2,048 per annum.
DISTANT ISLANDS ALLOWANCE