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earnings |
retirement allowances |
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Summary:
Severance or retirement benefits are generally calculated with regard to length of service and contributions to organization. An amount paid in exchange for claimant's agreeing to leave employment following a wrongful dismissal differs from that.
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earnings |
awards |
as income |
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Summary:
It was argued that the monies were not lost wages or notice but a settlement for claimant's resignation and severance of employment. Clearly, even if this money was paid in return for claimant's resignation, it must be income arising out of his employment.