Hi All, We are a remote working start-up and I am...
# compensation-and-benefits
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Hi All, We are a remote working start-up and I am hoping to request some guidance regarding the Travel Policies implemented in the organization in regard to expenditure, reimbursements, mode of transportation, any sort of bookings, etc. Specifically, I'm hoping to gain some insights into what policies I can place and how they are enforced while they are traveling for business purposes. Additionally, I wanted to know how the company handles any exceptions or special circumstances that might arise when employees are traveling. If you could provide me with some guidance and advice, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time!
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Thanks for asking Albus
The travel policies for a remote working start-up, as per the documents provided, include the following: 1. Travel Authorization: All business travel must be pre-approved by the employee's direct supervisor and/or the appropriate department head (Source 1 & 2). 2. Travel Expenses: Travel expenses for self and family to the new location will be compensated according to the company's travel policy. This includes packing, handling, loading, unloading, unpacking, tolls, taxes, and transportation fees (Source 3). 3. Expense Reimbursement: Employees must submit an expense report within a specified number of days after the trip, including original receipts for all expenses. The company will reimburse reasonable and necessary expenses incurred during the trip, such as meals, transportation, and accommodation (Source 4). 4. Non-reimbursable Expenses: The company will not reimburse expenses for personal items, entertainment, or non-business-related activities (Source 4). 5. Traveling with a Non-Employee: The policy permits employees to share a corporate-booked hotel with a partner, friend, or family member as long as it does not result in additional costs for the firm. However, the company will not refund any expenses for the companion (Source 5). 6. International Travel: If employees are compelled to go outside of the country for business, the company is financially liable for all travel arrangements, including lodging, transportation, visas, travel insurance, and medical expenses. International business visits must be approved at least a certain number of months prior to the anticipated departure date (Source 5). 7. Travel Expense Report: Employees are expected to submit a Travel Expense Report within a specified number of days/weeks of their return to work. The finance department is in charge of reviewing the Travel Expense Report and processing reimbursement payments (Source 6). 8. Accommodation: When traveling for business, personnel are allowed to stay at a specified type of accommodation. The financial manager is in charge of reserving and paying for an employee's accommodation (Source 6). 9. Other Expenses: Employees will be compensated up to a certain amount per meal for a specified number of meals. If an employee hosts a client, the entire lunch will be compensated (Source 6). In terms of enforcement, these policies are likely enforced through the requirement of pre-approval for travel and the submission of expense reports for reimbursement. For special circumstances and exceptions, HR must approve any deviation from this policy. Legal and Compliance
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These are the major categories that one covers in the policy - 1) Accomodation - you need to identify upper limit for different category of city 2)Travel - air, rail and road ( policy needs to cover all three ) For road you need to add budget approval for self driven cars with petrol / diesel allowance 3) DA per day when on business travel 4) do they do this booming self or via your vendor 5)how many days before the bookings need to be done 6) cancelation policy 7)lastly approval and level of approvals you want to set