Distance Work. The parties to this agreement acknowledge that technological development, particularly in the fields of information, telecommunications and computer technology, has provided new opportunities for working outside the concept of a traditional day-to-day workplace. This is frequently referred to as distance work. In enterprises where distance work is relevant, the parties at local level must find appropriate approaches to accommodating this situation. It is recommended that agreements concerning distance work should be made in writing.
Distance Work. In circumstances whereby an employee is required to work at a distance from the employee’s usual commencement point, such that the employee is unable to return home the same night option (a) below will apply, but at the discretion of the company option (b) may be adopted.
Distance Work. 8.5. An Employee will be on Distance Work when the Employee is employed on a work site at such a distance from the Employee’s usual place of residence, being greater than 100km, that the Employee cannot reasonably return to that place each night.
Distance Work. Due to the nature of the business, Employees may be required to work at any site or place of business that would necessitate travelling away from home for a period of time including interstate. The Company will take into account the needs of the individual employee and engage in a fair process of selection for this work, but employees are reasonably expected to engage in distance work as required.
Distance Work. If an FTM is directed to work away from home at a distance that means they are unable to return home, they will be provided with board and lodging. They will travel in work time or be paid normal time up to a maximum of 8 hours in a day. An FTM, to whom the provisions of this Clause apply, shall be paid an allowance of $29.90 for any weekend that the FTM returns home from the job, but only if -
Distance Work a) Where the Employer directs an employee to work at such a distance from the employee’s home, from which the employee cannot return home each night, the Employer shall provide the employee with suitable board and lodging or shall pay reasonable expenses incurred by the employee. Time spent travelling to and from the job shall be counted as time worked. The Employer will provide transport to and from the job.
Distance Work. 6.1 Where employees are required to work at a location away from the Company’s premises which is such a distance that they can’t reasonably be expected to return home at night, the Company will provide suitable board and lodging, or reimburse employees any reasonable expense for meals and accommodation not provided.
Distance Work. An employee who is required to work at a distance from his usual place of residence and will be absent from home overnight, will be entitled to reasonable board and accommodation or be reimbursed for accommodation and meals to a maximum of $64.55 per night and $12.25 per meal. Where an employee is required to travel to a work location where the employee will be absent from home overnight, the employee will, whilst so travelling be paid at ordinary rates up to a maximum of twelve hours out of every twenty four of such travelling except on Sundays or holidays, when payment will be at the rate of time and one half. Where an employee is required to work away from home for more than 6 weeks the employee will be entitled to be reimbursed reasonable return fares incurred in returning home. Such entitlement becomes due on the first weekend after 6 weeks continuous service away from the base depot. Subsequent entitlements become due at 6 weekly intervals thereafter. Employees, who are required to work away from home for at least 6 consecutive weeks, shall after each six week period, be rostered onto "home depot" work to enable one weeks home time prior to any subsequent away work.
Distance Work. 30.1 Employees who are requested by the Company to work on distant projects will be paid in accordance with one of the following arrangements; Option 1. • paid an allowance of $70.00 per day (to cover the cost of reasonable accommodation and meals) up to a maximum of $490.00 for 7 days in circumstances where the employee elects to remain at the distant location in readiness for the working day after a weekend. Under this arrangement each employee is responsible for organising their own accommodation. Option 2. • paid an allowance of $30.00 per day (to cover the cost of meals) up to a maximum of $210.00 for 7 days in circumstances where the employee elects to remain at the distant location in readiness for the working day after a weekend. Under this arrangement XXX is responsible for organising the reasonable accommodation for employees. The decision at to the most appropriate option will be discussed and agreed upon by both parties prior to the commencement of distance work.
Distance Work. 10.1 When an Employee is directed to perform work at a worksite at such distance the Employee is unable to return to their usual place of residence each day, the Company will provide flights or transport and reasonable board and lodging including meals for the Employee for each night they are unable to return to their usual place of residence.
