Travel Expenses on Relocation Under 1. 1 (a) and (b)
(a) Initial trip to seek new accommodation. The Employer shall grant, with no loss of basic pay, prior to relocation, at a time mutually agreeable to the Employer and the employee, up to five (5) calendar days plus reasonable travel time, to an employee being relocated and shall reimburse the employee for travel expenses for the employee and spouse in accordance with this Agreement. Any time beyond specified time may be charged against the employee's annual vacation credits, however, expenses will not be payable. This leave must be for the specific purpose of locating accommodation, with the intent in as many instances as possible, that furniture and household effects may be delivered directly to the new residence.
(b) Travelling expenses moving to a new location. The Employer shall provide reimbursement of travel expenses incurred during relocation for employees, and dependents, for the actual travel time, plus accommodation and meals up to seven (7) days at the new location when employees are unable to move into the new accommodation. Such expense allowances will be in accordance with the current provision of this Agreement. Meals --Adults - full rate --Children 12 and under - one-half (½) rate Motel or Hotel --on production of receipts Private lodging at old or new location --at current rate
(c) Where dependent children of an employee relocate at a time different than the employee, the Employer shall reimburse the employee for her dependents' travel expenses, meals and accommodation incurred while travelling to the new headquarters area. In such cases where the employee remains eligible for benefits pursuant to 1.3, the employee will be reimbursed for her dependents' meals at the new location for a period of up to seven (7) days. The above allowances will be in accordance with the current allowances in this Agreement.
