Are food supplements possible if there is already a subsidized canteen?

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• On how many and on what days may a food subsidy be used per month?

  The food subsidy may be used on each working day. The obligation to determine the days of absence and to adjust the number of meal vouchers in the following month shall not apply to employees who perform away-from-home activities on an average of no ...

• Can 450 euros jobbers also receive food subsidies?

  Yes, food subsidies may also be granted to employees who already receive the maximum limit of €450 as remuneration. The only requirement is that flat value taxation must take place and the amount may not be taxed individually.

• Can food subsidies also be granted to employees who are not subject to the statutory pension insurance obligation?

  Yes, this is possible. Food subsidies may also be granted to employees who are not subject to mandatory pension insurance.

• Is it allowed to buy food for several days and use the food subsidy for several days? I.e. is it allowed to buy food on Monday, which will be consumed on Tuesday?

  No, this is not allowed. The receipt date must correspond to the working day for which the food subsidy is claimed. In principle, however, it is irrelevant at what time the goods were purchased: e.g. purchase at the bakery before starting work and ...

• Can food subsidies also be used for employees in the field or for tradesmen on assignment at construction sites?

  Yes, this is possible as long as the employee is not absent from the first place of work for more than 8 hours and therefore cannot claim a flat sum meal allowance.