2nd October 2006, 06:21 PM
I've found in general (archaeology and other employment) that the 'normal' commuting journey to work in miles and time is taken off any hourly pay / expenses you can claim back
So, for example, if your office is 30 miles away and it normally takes 45 minutes to get there, you claim for any time after the first 45 minutes and any mileage allowance for after the first 30 miles when travelling to another destination where your employer requests your attendence (meetings, site visits etc).
I think in general as a digger you have to accept that travelling is part and parcel of the work and that you do need to consider how travelling time/expenses are going to affect your life and financial arrangements. I don't think employers can always be expected (or required by law) to reimburse ALL travelling time/expenses - it is something you'd have to ask about or negotiate prior to taking a particular job.
So, for example, if your office is 30 miles away and it normally takes 45 minutes to get there, you claim for any time after the first 45 minutes and any mileage allowance for after the first 30 miles when travelling to another destination where your employer requests your attendence (meetings, site visits etc).
I think in general as a digger you have to accept that travelling is part and parcel of the work and that you do need to consider how travelling time/expenses are going to affect your life and financial arrangements. I don't think employers can always be expected (or required by law) to reimburse ALL travelling time/expenses - it is something you'd have to ask about or negotiate prior to taking a particular job.