What can one expect for staying away from home overnight?

Nicknack_2

Hi,
I may be asked to stay away from home for one night (to work two consecutive days) at a clients site and wondered what others have been offered in terms of hours paid, expenses for meals etc.
I haven't done this for several years although just had a nose around the HMRC site which states things like £5 for breakfast if leaving home before 6am and £15 if working past 8pm.
Thanks in advance! :beer:

fannyadams

There's probably a policy somewhere that tells you exactly what you can claim for. Ask you HR department or company secretary for a copy. The read through it and discuss anything that's not clear.

Keep all the receipts is best or if you have company credit card then use that and keep receipts.

HappyMJ

Your company should have an expenses policy. It will usually be to provide dinner with a drink or two, bed and breakfast. There is no limit on the expenses incurred if breakfast costs £15 and if you have a receipt proving it then you can claim any amount within your company's expenses limit. The £5 and £15 amounts you have seen are for expenses incurred without receipts being presented.

The hours you are paid are the hours that you work.

Nicknack_2

hi,
thanks for your prompt reply. There is nothing in the company policy other than "you may be expected to stay overnight in, or outside of the UK", so i guess i need to ask.
Happy new year!:beer:

Nicknack_2

HappyMJ wrote: »

Your company should have an expenses policy. It will usually be to provide dinner with a drink or two, bed and breakfast. There is no limit on the expenses incurred if breakfast costs £15 and if you have a receipt proving it then you can claim any amount within your company's expenses limit. The £5 and £15 amounts you have seen are for expenses incurred without receipts being presented.

The hours you are paid are the hours that you work.

thanks for clarifying that! i'll start inquiring:beer:!

Shovel_Lad

Ask the person who is going to sign off your expenses what will be acceptable. That is the quickest, easiest way to find out and has the greatest chance of getting the money back at the end of the day.

ohreally

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3385492

Nicknack_2

thanks for all the input and link - appreciated! I now have something to go off.
Happy new year! :beer:

paddyrg

You could also ask about a perdiem which would usually cover things like newspapers and incidentals, lunches etc as opposed to taking in receipts. This means an Esso cheese sandwich or caviarburgers the company just pays the £20-30ish perdiem and you keep the change if you're cheap.

Barneysmom

This is muchly how we have it.
£20 for dinner, £7.00 bar bill, plus breakfast at however mmuch it costs.

You shouldn't be denied anything you'd normally have at home because you have to stay out.