are amounts paid by employers to cover anticipated costs or as compensation for conditions of employment.
Payments made to employees that are in addition to their ordinary wage rate to compensate for some particular disability or aspect of work. Allowances are granted to employees working in hot, dirty and confined spaces; where clothing is subject to undue wear and tear; or when an employee has to pay travel or accommodation expenses
An allowance is a condition of employment and a provision for payment in addition to the standard minimum rate of pay. As an example, it can be a disability (e.g. wet work); responsibility or skill relating to work (e.g. first aid) or a reimbursement of costs incurred (e.g. clothing, travel or motor vehicle).
Money, other than basic pay, to compensate in certain specified situations for expenses such as meals, rent, clothing, and travel. Also, compensation is usually given for maintaining proficiency in a specific skill area, such as flying or parachuting.
Additional payments made to employees for undertaking certain tasks, possessing a skill, using their own tools or performing work under adverse conditions. Types of allowances include disability allowances, height allowance, dirt or danger money, qualification and supervisory allowances.
Allowances or benefits provide short term support for people who are unable to find employment, unable to work due to illness or injury, or undergoing special hardship• Social Security