Associated Ambulance & Services (Whitecourt) Ltd., Collective Agreement 2020-2025

Article 31: Duty Incurred Expenses

1. An Employee who is tasked to an event which takes the Employee away from their site shall, upon request receive a meal allowance as follows: 

   (a) 5 hours to less than 6 hours – 1 meal ($11)
         6 hours less than 10 hours – 2 meals ($22)
        10 hours – 3 meals ($33) 
        Daily maximum is $33
        No receipt required.
   
    For the administration of Article 31.01, hours shall reset once the Employee is back at the station.
   
   Expenses for sit down meals that extend time on task are disallowed.

2. The Employer shall endeavor to provide a fleet vehicle to Employees performing an authorized company business. When a fleet vehicle is not available, the Employer shall reimburse at the rate of sixty-one cents ($0.61) per kilometer or the kilometrage rate paid by Alberta Health Services, whichever is higher.

3. Travel to another station:

   1. When an Employee reports to their station and is mandated to travel to another station, there shall be no loss of pay and kilometrage shall be subject to Article 31.02. This shall be considered Active Duty.

   2. When a permanent or temporary Employee is informed of a change of station prior to reporting to their station and should it cause a greater commute, Article 31.02 shall apply. Employees will be paid at the applicable rate of pay for the increased commute time and distance. Active Duty will commence at shift start time.

   3. The Employer shall ensure that the Employee is returned to their regularly scheduled station by the end of their regularly scheduled tour. If this does not occur, the Employee shall receive the applicable rate of pay until they are back at the regularly scheduled station. 

   This Article does not apply to casuals. Casuals can refuse the new assignment without repercussions. 

4. Where it is necessary to use taxis or other transportation for travel on Employer business, the incurred costs shall be reimbursed by the Employer upon submission of receipts.

5.  Parking charges incurred while on Employer business shall be reimbursed upon submission of receipts.

6. Claims must be submitted on the proper forms as provided by the Employer.