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Labor cost

Labor cost is the cost of employing labor, including wages and applicable payroll-related expenses.

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Definition

The cost of employing labor, including wages and applicable payroll-related expenses.

In Practice

Labor cost rises when a route requires overtime or additional staff.

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What is Labor cost?
The cost of employing labor, including wages and applicable payroll-related expenses.