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The expense of all forms of consideration given by an entity in exchange for a service rendered by employees or for the termination of employment.

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The amount of expense in relation to termination benefits. Termination benefits are employee benefits provided in exchange for the termination of an employee's employment as a result of either: (a) an entity's decision to terminate an employee's employment before the normal retirement date; or (b) an employee's decision to accept an offer of benefits in exchange for the termination of employment. [Refer: Employee benefits expense]

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The reduction of expense of all forms of consideration given by an entity in exchange for a service rendered by employees or for the termination of employment.

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The minimum length of service for an employee to be eligible for seniority premium benefits.

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The number of days' wages for each year of service used when calculating seniority premium benefits.

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