Travel Directive – Meal Allowance - Jurisdiction

Background

The grievor works at Location A, City F, Province M. On August 13, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., the grievor worked hospital surveillance at Location B in City G, Province M. On August 19, 2019, from 11:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m., the grievor worked overtime at Location B. The grievor drove from their workplace to Location B in a government motor vehicle and returned the vehicle at the end of their shift. The grievor was subsequently paid meals in accordance with Appendix D of their collective agreement. The grievor was reimbursed a total of $40.20 for two lunches, one for each shift, and was denied claims for breakfast and dinner.

Grievance

The employee is grieving management’s decision to deny meal allowances on August 13 and August 19, 2019, during work at Location B in City G.

Executive Committee Decision

The Executive Committee considered the circumstances and arguments with respect to jurisdiction. The Executive Committee agreed that the objection to jurisdiction be dismissed. The Executive Committee also examined the circumstances and past precedent and determined that the grievor was not treated within the intent of the Travel Directive.

As such, the grievance was upheld.