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REGULAR ALLOWANCE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-05-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gross earnings
1, record 1, English, gross%20earnings
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gross salary 2, record 1, English, gross%20salary
correct
- gross wages 3, record 1, English, gross%20wages
correct
- gross pay 4, record 1, English, gross%20pay
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The total earnings of an employee in a given period, including overtime or bonus pay before deductions. 5, record 1, English, - gross%20earnings
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gross earnings are determined by adding together all the "money" being paid to the employee, i. e., all the taxable earnings such as regular salary, commissions, overtime pay, bonuses, vacation pay, pay in lieu of notice, etc., plus any taxable allowances and/or expense reimbursement, for example, a taxable car allowance or a taxable tuition reimbursement. 6, record 1, English, - gross%20earnings
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gross remuneration
- pay before deduction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- salaire brut
1, record 1, French, salaire%20brut
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rémunération brute 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration%20brute
correct, feminine noun
- traitement brut 3, record 1, French, traitement%20brut
masculine noun
- gains bruts 4, record 1, French, gains%20bruts
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rémunération du salarié avant les retenues d'impôts et autres précomptes ou, en France, avant charges sociales et autres charges. 5, record 1, French, - salaire%20brut
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rémunération brute correspond à toute somme versée à l'employé, c'est-à-dire tous les gains imposables tels que salaire régulier ou normal, commissions, rémunération des heures supplémentaires, primes, indemnité de vacances, indemnité de préavis, etc., auxquels on ajoute tous les remboursements de frais ou allocations imposables, par exemple une allocation imposable d'automobile ou le remboursement imposable des frais de formation. 6, record 1, French, - salaire%20brut
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Remuneración (Gestión del personal)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- salario bruto
1, record 1, Spanish, salario%20bruto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Military Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- War Veterans Allowance Program
1, record 2, English, War%20Veterans%20Allowance%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WVA 1, record 2, English, WVA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- WVA Program 1, record 2, English, WVA%20Program
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The War Veterans Allowance(WVA) is a transfer payment program, which has been in effect since September 1, 1930. The program is a form of non-taxable financial assistance available to Canadian Veterans of World War I(WWI), World War II(WWII) and the Korean War. It also acts as a "window of access" to other programs(e. g., Veterans Independence Program, Assistance Fund) for recipients and "near-recipients"(individuals who would qualify, except they receive income through other income support programs). The purpose of WVA is to ensure that, in recognition of wartime service, eligible persons are provided with regular monthly income in order to meet their basic needs, and maintain dignity. 1, record 2, English, - War%20Veterans%20Allowance%20Program
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme des allocations aux anciens combattants
1, record 2, French, Programme%20des%20allocations%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Programme des AAC 1, record 2, French, Programme%20des%20AAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme des allocations aux anciens combattants (AAC) est un programme de paiement de transfert en vigueur depuis le 1er septembre 1930. Il s'agit d'une forme d'aide financière non imposable offerte aux anciens combattants canadiens de la Première Guerre mondiale, de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et de la guerre de Corée. Le Programme sert également de porte d'entrée vers d'autres programmes (p. ex. Programme pour l'autonomie des anciens combattants, Fonds de secours) pour les bénéficiaires et les quasi-bénéficiaires (personnes qui seraient autrement admissibles si elles ne recevaient pas un soutien du revenu d'autres programmes). Le Programme des allocations aux anciens combattants constitue une forme de reconnaissance aux personnes admissibles ayant servi en temps de guerre, pour s'assurer qu'elles reçoivent un revenu mensuel régulier leur permettant de satisfaire leurs besoins fondamentaux et de conserver leur dignité. 1, record 2, French, - Programme%20des%20allocations%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
- Military Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- war veterans allowance
1, record 3, English, war%20veterans%20allowance
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WVA 2, record 3, English, WVA
correct, see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- war veteran's allowance 3, record 3, English, war%20veteran%27s%20allowance
correct
- war veterans' allowance 4, record 3, English, war%20veterans%27%20allowance
correct
- veteran's allowance 5, record 3, English, veteran%27s%20allowance
correct, see observation
- veterans' allowance 6, record 3, English, veterans%27%20allowance
correct, see observation
- veteran allowance 7, record 3, English, veteran%20allowance
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Additional monthly income for low-income veterans in recognition of their war-time duty to meet their basic needs. 8, record 3, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
War Veterans Allowance(WVA) is a form of financial assistance available from Veterans Affairs Canada(VAC), pursuant to the War Veterans Allowance Act. In recognition of war service, qualified persons are provided with a regular monthly income to meet their basic needs. Eligibility is determined by the wartime service of a veteran or qualified civilian, age or health, income and residency. The amount of WVA is based on income, marital/common-law partner status and number of dependants. 9, record 3, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
war veterans allowance; WVA: term and abbreviation used by Veterans Affairs Canada. 8, record 3, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The terms "veteran’s allowance", "veterans’ allowance" and "veteran allowance" can be used as synonyms if these terms apply particularly to the war allowance that veterans receive. 8, record 3, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Not to be mistaken with the terms "veterans disability pension" and "veterans affairs award." 8, record 3, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record 3, Key term(s)
- allowance of veterans, allowance of war veterans, war veteran allowance, veterans allowance, allowance for veterans, allowance for war veterans
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
- Administration militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- allocation aux anciens combattants
1, record 3, French, allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AAC 2, record 3, French, AAC
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- allocation d'ancien combattant 3, record 3, French, allocation%20d%27ancien%20combattant
correct, feminine noun
- AAC 4, record 3, French, AAC
correct, feminine noun
- AAC 4, record 3, French, AAC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revenu mensuel supplémentaire accordé aux anciens combattants en reconnaissance de leur service en temps de guerre afin de subvenir à leurs besoins de base. 5, record 3, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'allocation aux anciens combattants (AAC) constitue une forme d'aide financière qu'offre Anciens Combattants Canada (ACC) en vertu de la Loi sur les allocations aux anciens combattants. En reconnaissance du service en temps de guerre, les personnes admissibles reçoivent un revenu mensuel régulier pour leur permettre de répondre à leurs besoins de base. L'admissibilité d'un ancien combattant ou d'un civil est déterminée en fonction du service en temps de guerre, de l'âge ou de l'état de santé, du revenu et du lieu de résidence. Le montant de l'AAC dépend du revenu, de l'état civil [époux ou épouse ou conjoint(e) de fait] et du nombre de personnes à charge. 6, record 3, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allocation aux anciens combattants; AAC : terme et abréviation en usage à Anciens Combattants Canada. 5, record 3, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les syntagmes «allocation d'anciens combattants» et «allocation des anciens combattants» sont aussi des solutions possibles. 5, record 3, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «pension d'invalidité des anciens combattants» et «indemnité d'invalidité des anciens combattants». 5, record 3, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-06-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Finances
- Food Services (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- infrequent meals allowance
1, record 4, English, infrequent%20meals%20allowance
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The infrequent meals allowance is given in the following situations[ : a) ] To Reserve units that prepare and serve meals on an irregular basis. This allowance will apply to the actual attendance only, and it is not applicable in locations where meals are served on a regular basis(e. g. lunch every day) [and b) ] To those accounts designated as being deployed. The allowance is meant to provide for opportunities for freshly prepared meals, such as breakfast or BBQ's [barbecues], where possible, on a weekly basis. These meals are in addition to the IMP [individual meal pack fresh food supplement allowance]. 1, record 4, English, - infrequent%20meals%20allowance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This allowance is given to the unit and not to the soldiers themselves. 2, record 4, English, - infrequent%20meals%20allowance
Record 4, Key term(s)
- infrequent meal allowance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Finances militaires
- Alimentation (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- allocation de repas sporadiques
1, record 4, French, allocation%20de%20repas%20sporadiques
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- allocation pour repas occasionnels 2, record 4, French, allocation%20pour%20repas%20occasionnels
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'allocation [de repas sporadiques] est accordée : [a) aux] unités de la Réserve qui préparent et servent les repas de façon irrégulière. Cette allocation ne s'applique que lorsqu'il y a présence réelle, et non dans les emplacements où des repas sont servis de façon régulière ([par exemple], si le dîner est servi tous les jours) [et b)] aux comptes désignés comme déployés. L'allocation a pour but d'offrir des possibilités de repas fraîchement préparés, notamment des [...] déjeuners ou des grillades, si possible de façon hebdomadaire. Ces repas s'ajoutent à l'allocation supplémentaire [d']aliments frais d'une RIC [ration individuelle de campagne]. 2, record 4, French, - allocation%20de%20repas%20sporadiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas présent, il s'agit bel et bien d'une allocation au sens d'une chose allouée pour un emploi déterminé (généralement une somme d'argent) et non d'une indemnité. Les dictionnaires établissent une distinction entre ces deux termes qui, de plus, sont habituellement suivis de la préposition «de» quand une allocation ou une indemnité donnée est énoncée. 1, record 4, French, - allocation%20de%20repas%20sporadiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre le terme «repas sporadique» avec le terme «repas occasionnel» dans le contexte des services d'alimentation des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 4, French, - allocation%20de%20repas%20sporadiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cette allocation est versée non pas au militaire mais bien à son unité. Renseignement confirmé par le Directeur - Services d'alimentation. 1, record 4, French, - allocation%20de%20repas%20sporadiques
Record 4, Key term(s)
- allocation de repas sporadique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Techniques
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- introductory allowance
1, record 5, English, introductory%20allowance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is important with new products to establish a distinction between regular price and a reduced price as a result of an introductory allowance. 1, record 5, English, - introductory%20allowance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Techniques publicitaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- remise de lancement
1, record 5, French, remise%20de%20lancement
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette remise (2 paquets de cigarettes) ne pouvait être accordée que pendant les quatre premières semaines de livraison et aucune remise de lancement ne pouvait se présenter, de quelque façon que ce soit, sous la forme d'un pourcentage. 1, record 5, French, - remise%20de%20lancement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-12-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- direct allowance
1, record 6, English, direct%20allowance
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A direct allowance will be paid to eligible employees designated by departmental management to be available on a regular basis to provide, in addition to their regular duties, first aid to the general public. 1, record 6, English, - direct%20allowance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- indemnité directe
1, record 6, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20directe
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une indemnité directe sera versée aux employés admissibles désignés par la gestion de leur ministère pour dispenser sur une base régulière et, en plus de leurs fonctions normales, les premiers soins au grand public. 1, record 6, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20directe
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes tirés du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor - Rémunération. 2, record 6, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20directe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-09-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
- Public Service
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- plainclothes allowance
1, record 7, English, plainclothes%20allowance
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] allowance paid to a regular member of the RCMP other than an officer [for wearing plainclothes]. 1, record 7, English, - plainclothes%20allowance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plainclothes allowance: term and definition officially approved by Treasury Board Secretariat. 2, record 7, English, - plainclothes%20allowance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
- Fonction publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- indemnité de vêtements civils
1, record 7, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20v%C3%AAtements%20civils
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- indemnité pour port de vêtements civils 2, record 7, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20pour%20port%20de%20v%C3%AAtements%20civils
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indemnité [...] versée aux membres réguliers de la GRC, à l'exception des officiers [pour le port de vêtements civils]. 2, record 7, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20v%C3%AAtements%20civils
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indemnité de vêtements civils : terme et définition uniformisés par le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 3, record 7, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20v%C3%AAtements%20civils
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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