Edited by author 08-03-2008 09:59 PM
ELM 438.11 defines local commuting area as: Suburban area immediately surrounding the employee's official duty station and within a radius of 50 miles. Now, I live in a small rural town (15 letter carriers) and we loan PTF's to smaller offices. I interpret the definition of suburban area "AND" within a radius of 50 miles as both critera have to be met to be considered within the local commuting area. So, If a PTF of ours is involuntarily detailed 35 miles away to a town that is "not" a suburb of our town, then its not within the local commuting area and that PTF should be compensated for "travel time" in accordance with ELM 438.133. Am I right, and if so or not, any other references or cases to conform or disprove? I know this is a tough one and will require some work, but I could really use help here as a new shop steward. Thanks