compensation
Dearness Allowance
Dearness Allowance is an inflation-indexed component of salary that shields employees from rising living costs by periodically adjusting the compensation. In the Indian government sector, DA is merged with basic pay when it crosses 50%, while in private enterprises, DA compliance is essential for meeting minimum wage obligations under labour codes. It is calculated as a percentage of basic salary.
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