relocation costs

British

plural noun

payment made by an employer or a government agency to cover removal expenses and other costs incurred by an employee who is required to take up employment elsewhere

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The airport has outlined a noise reduction scheme for local residents as part of its expansion plans, but it could be forced to offer relocation costs if that is rejected by local planners.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

The DWP board on Tuesday also approved $30,000 in relocation costs and a six-month housing allowance of $45,000 for Quiñones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Norfolk Southern has paid derailment-related expenses of East Palestine families, like cleanup and relocation costs, and settled claims with a few businesses.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2024

Labeled as the “tenant from hell” by Jovanovic’s lawyer, Hirschhorn had demanded $100,000 in relocation costs to move.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

They argue that any relocation costs can be disregarded in a GSA cost estimate of the Virginia site, which would improve their score in the weighted criteria.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2023

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