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What is Hardship Allowance?

Hardship Allowance or Premium (also known as Danger Pay or Quality of Living) is an allowance intended to compensate for subjecting an assignee (and family) to harsh or difficult conditions. May be ba

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Hardship Allowance or Premium (also known as Danger Pay or Quality of Living) is an allowance intended to compensate for subjecting an assignee (and family) to harsh or difficult conditions. May be based on various conditions such as pollution, political unrest, isolation, unsafe surroundings, etc. Usually stated as a percentage of base salary.

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