meal allowances
Dining expense funds
Meal allowances are funds provided by an employer or institution to cover food expenses, typically during business travel, conferences, or extended work hours.
They may come as a fixed daily rate (per diem), reimbursement for actual costs, or prepaid amounts: The company offers a $50 meal allowance for overnight trips.
Government and corporate policies often set specific limits by location or meal type.
- per diemPayment by day
- reimbursementPayment for incurred expenses
- out of pocketPaid from personal funds
- stipendFixed regular payment
- expenseMoney paid out
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Guaranteed regular compensation
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