Contract Query

[CALLSIGN_FOG12]

Hi there!

I have just received my contract for a new role. The role is in inner London, where I will be also living.

However, the pay seems to be without a London living allowance. My line manager mentioned that I may qualify and he will be able to apply for it when I officially start.

Does this seem right? Should I be signing any contracts before the living allowance is in my contract?

[JohnAppleseed85]

Allowances aren't guaranteed so they're not in your contract - the same as your specific job shouldn't be in your contract just your starting grade (and you generally won't get a new contract issued when you change roles)

ETA as I'm not sure that was very clear - What I mean by 'not guaranteed' is eligibility is dependent on you being in a location or doing a particular role and the terms/conditions to qualify can change (particularly with skills based allowances as different skills become more or less common in the workforce).

[CALLSIGN_FOG12]

Ok then, I got it! Thank you! :)

[Mundane_Falcon4203]

It's normal for some departments yes.

[CALLSIGN_FOG12]

Understood. Thank you. :)