{"id":8491,"date":"2026-07-28T14:15:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobilepunch.com\/?p=8491"},"modified":"2026-07-28T14:36:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:36:57","slug":"ccq-travel-expenses-mileage-calculation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mobilepunch.com\/en\/ccq-travel-expenses-mileage-calculation\/","title":{"rendered":"CCQ Travel Expenses: How to Automate Mileage Calculations? An Employer\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Quebec’s construction industry, CCQ travel expenses<\/strong> show up on your workers’ pay every single week. The amount you owe depends directly on the mileage calculation<\/strong> between the worker’s home and the jobsite, a calculation governed by Act R-20<\/strong> and the collective agreements<\/strong>. Done by hand, this calculation is a frequent source of errors, disputes and, eventually, claims. Yet with the right method and the right tools, calculating mileage for your travel allowances<\/strong> can be simple, fast and defensible.<\/p>\n

This guide is written for construction employers who want to master this obligation from end to end: what travel expenses cover, how mileage is calculated, which rates and thresholds apply by sector, a detailed worked example, the most common mistakes, and how to automate mileage calculation<\/strong> so you never have to think about it again.<\/p>\n

Important notice: this article is informational and does not replace legal, tax or professional advice. Rates, thresholds and rules vary by sector, trade and applicable collective agreement, and they are revised periodically. Always confirm your situation with the CCQ, your payroll service or a qualified professional.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/span>What are CCQ travel expenses?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Travel expenses<\/strong> are the indemnities an employer pays a worker to cover work-related travel. Under the collective agreement, the term covers three components: transportation costs<\/strong>, room and board<\/strong> and travel time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Two principles structure these indemnities. First, during the normal workday, travel between the employer’s place of business and the jobsite, or from one jobsite to another, is the employer’s responsibility. Second, when a worker uses their own vehicle at the employer’s request, they receive a mileage allowance<\/strong>. The exact amount and thresholds depend on the sector<\/strong> (residential, institutional-commercial, industrial) and the trade. For the complete rules by sector, consult the CCQ collective agreements<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/span>How is mileage calculated for travel expenses?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Mileage is calculated on the distance between the worker’s home<\/strong> and the jobsite<\/strong>, using the most commonly travelled route between those two points. If the employer and worker disagree, the agreement provides that Google Maps<\/strong> serves as the reference for establishing the distance (article 23.08 of the residential sector).<\/p>\n

Three important points frame this calculation:<\/p>\n