Am I entitled to AWS and how is it calculated?

Q: Am I entitled to AWS and how is it calculated?

Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) , or “13th month payment”, is a variable payment agreed between employees and employers, according to the terms of the: Employment contract Company's employment handbook Collective agreement (if the company is unionised) Progressive employers provide AWS to reward employees based on the company's financial performance for the year. Providing a bonus to employees can boost morale, increasing productivity and loyalty. AWS is not required by law. Your entitlement to AWS and how it is calculated, including pro-ration, would depend on the terms of your contract with your company.

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Annual Wage Supplement (AWS), or “13th month payment”, is a variable payment agreed between employees and employers, according to the terms of the:

Employment contract
Company's employment handbook
Collective agreement (if the company is unionised)

Progressive employers provide AWS to reward employees based on the company's financial performance for the year. Providing a bonus to employees can boost morale, increasing productivity and loyalty.

AWS is not required by law. Your entitlement to AWS and how it is calculated, including pro-ration, would depend on the terms of your contract with your company.

Am I entitled to AWS and how is it calculated?

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