Current through 2024-46, November 13, 2024
Section 351-17-4 - Expenses for Employees Attending a Board Appointed Examination Pursuant To 39-A M.R.S.A. section 611Expenses incurred by the employee attending a Board appointed examination pursuant to Section 611 are to be paid for by the employer. The following rates of reimbursement shall apply for travel:
1. $.44 per mile for mileage reimbursements.2. Actual costs or a maximum of $120.00 per evening for overnight lodging. Reimbursement for overnight lodging is allowed only when the employee has traveled 150 miles or more, one way, from the employee's place of residence.3. $6.00 for breakfast, $6.00 for lunch, and $16.00 for dinner. Reimbursement for meals is allowed only when the employee has traveled 50 miles or more, one way, from the employee's place of residence.4. Actual charges for tolls, accompanied by a receipt.5. Employees may be advanced funds to cover the expenses of travel by making a request to the employer. The employer shall make every effort to honor such requests in a timely manner.90- 351 C.M.R. ch. 17, § 4