'The $72/day rate is similar to other meal per-diem rates being provided by the B.C. public sector.'
BC Hydro workers got above-inflation increases in their daily meal allowance rates and vehicle mileage rates at the start of the year, a move that is expected to cost the Crown corporation $2.2 million more annually.
BC Hydro compared its existing rates with two universities , two Crown corporations and unionized workers in the public service . The WorkSafe and ICBC rates were censored, under a clause that protects third-party business information, but showed BCGEU-represented workers are eligible for $55.12 per day, SFU $75 per day and UBC $80 per day.
BC Hydro employees are allowed to seek reimbursement for use of their own vehicle while on company business. Mileage rates went up 11 per cent from 55 cents per kilometre to 61 cents per kilometre for the first 5,000 driven in a year, then 55 cents per kilometre over 5,000. The existing rates for regular vehicles were 55 cents per kilometre for the first 1,000 kilometres per month and then 49 cents per kilometre for additional distance. The mileage rates proposed were the maximum allowed under CRA before employees are deemed to be receiving a taxable benefit.
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