Travel Pay

Interactive Travel Pay Map

Travel-Pay

Travel Pay Map

Travel pay policy overview

Eligibility: All members of Roofers and Waterproofers Local 44 who travel to jobsites outside their regular working area are eligible for travel pay. This policy applies to all classifications, including journeymen, apprentices, helper/trainees and applicants.

Travel Pay Rates

Within Regular Working Area:

No travel pay is provided for work within your designated regular working area.

Outside Regular Working Area:

  • Zone 1: (0 to 35 Miles) No travel pay.
  • Zone 2: (36 to 44 Miles) $17.50 per day.
  • Zone 3: (45 to 59 Miles) $21.50 per day.
  • Zone 4: (60 to 80 Miles) $24.50 per day.
  • Zone 5: (Over 80 Miles) $85.00 per day.

travel pay calculation

Travel pay is calculated based on the distance from the center point of the county your contractor is located in to the jobsite. The following addresses are used as reference points for travel pay calculations:

  • Cuyahoga County:
    1 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113
  • Lake County:
    1 Victoria Square, Painesville, OH 44077
  • Ashtabula County:
    4717 Main Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004
  • Lorain County:
    200 West Erie, Lorain, OH 44052
  • Erie County:
    416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870
  • Sandusky County:
    126 West Front St., Fremont, OH 43420
  • Geauga County:
    147538 N. Cheshire St., Burton, OH 44021
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Ensuring Fair Compensation for Our Hardworking Members

At Roofers and Waterproofers Local 44, we believe in fair and transparent compensation for all our members.

As such, understanding the importance of travel pay is essential for our members who work in various locations.

Learn more about Local 44’s travel pay policies to ensure you are fully informed and fairly compensated for your time and efforts.

Special provisions

multiple jobsites

If you are moved from one jobsite to another during the workday, travel time between sites is compensated at your regular hourly rate.

Emergency Work

For emergency work (e.g., fire, storm damage) outside regular hours, travel time is compensated at the applicable overtime rate.

Parking Reimbursement

When you must pay for parking at a jobsite, you will be reimbursed up to $20 per day upon providing a receipt.

Bona Fide Employers

For employers based outside the Local 44 jurisdiction, the following travel pay provisions apply:

All employees will be compensated based on the Cuyahoga County center point address.

How to Claim Travel Pay

Accurate reporting

Ensure your travel distances and times are accurately reported to your employer.

Receipts

Keep all relevant receipts for parking and other reimbursable expenses.

Documentation

Submit all travel pay claims and necessary documentation to your employer promptly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or need additional information about travel pay policies, please contact Roofers and Waterproofers Local 44.

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