Decision Makers Guide - DMG22007

Earnings of Employed Earners:-general: Meaning of earnings

The earnings of an employed earner consist of all wages or profit derived from any employment and include
1) any bonus or commission
2) any holiday pay, except any payable more than four weeks after finishing employment
3) any retaining fees
4) any payment made by the person's employer for any expenses not wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred in performing the duties of the employment including, for example, any payments made by the employer for

  • travelling expenses incurred by the employee between the home and the place of employment
  • expenses incurred by the employee under arrangements made for the care of a member of the family because of an absence from the home

5) payments made because of awards made by Industrial Tribunals
6) any SSP
7) an amount not more than £12 when the employer provides accommodation
8) a payment of community charge or council tax made by an employer either to the applicant or partner or direct to the LA





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