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What is a rate?

Glossary definition

What is a rate?

 

Rate

Specifies the rate used to calculate an earning. A single rate can be used for multiple earnings; for example, an employee’s regular rate of pay may be used for regular pay, sick pay, vacation pay, and so on. The value of a rate may change over time, but the rate name stays the same.

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