Common use of Temporary Accommodation Allowance Clause in Contracts

Temporary Accommodation Allowance. 52.1 This clause applies to employees to whom the delegate has authorised the payment of temporary accommodation allowance under clause 48.4(a). 52.2 An employee will be paid an allowance for up to 7 days if the employee and dependants have to reside in temporary accommodation before moving to a new location. 52.3 If suitable temporary accommodation is unavailable and the employee has to reside in transitional accommodation, the employee is entitled to an allowance. 52.4 The employee is only entitled to an allowance for the period which starts 7 days before commencing duty at the new locality and ends on whichever is the earlier of: a) the day suitable accommodation or temporary accommodation becomes available; or b) if no dependants or employee is accompanied by dependants - 4 weeks later; or if employee has dependants but is not accompanied by them - 14 weeks later. 52.5 An employee will be reimbursed for reasonable accommodation expenses prior to obtaining long term accommodation. 52.6 The delegate may also approve reimbursement of, or payment towards meal expenses incurred by the employee prior to obtaining long term accommodation. 52.7 In determining the amount payable the delegate will have regard to the following factors: a) the employee’s living circumstances prior to the move b) whether the employee has dependants who have moved to the new locality c) the nature of the temporary accommodation d) the market rates of accommodation in the new locality e) any other factor the delegate considers is relevant 52.8 An eligible employee who rents or leases temporary accommodation shall be advanced any amount paid as bond money or as a utility connection deposit. Such an amount must be repaid at the end of any lease period or at the end of the temporary accommodation period, whichever comes first.