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Department of State Standardized Regulations - (Chapter 500 last updated 09/26/2010)

560 EXCLUSION OF DIFFERENTIAL FOR STEP PAY INCREASES

Payment of differential shall not be construed as an equivalent increase in compensation for purposes of within-grade step increases in basic compensation.