Travelling abroad

[Satan's Bed]

Hi,
Does anyone know what the norms are in relation to time off or expenses if you have to travel as part of your job? What I mean is, frequently I am required to attend trade shows, visit suppliers etc. and that means staying away for a number of days (during week and at weekend). What should I be entitled to?


S.B.

 

[shesells]

When I worked in the UK we had a presentation on the EU working time directive and were told that if we attended conferences/went on business trips that involved any travel we were considered to be working from the time we left the office until the time we returned, even if you were sleeping.

It is my understanding that the Irish version of the law is not quite so generous. I guess a good place to start would be [broken link removed] or www.citizensinformation.ie