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A manager is conducting an internal job interview and it is deemed necessary for
the successful completion of the interview.
A manager is conducting an external job interview and it may be appropriate to
meet the applicant for a meal.
A manager is welcoming a new hire to the company or a transferee to the
department. Meal reimbursements will be allowed for the new hire/transferee
and manager, as well as other departmental associates whose inclusion is
deemed appropriate by the manager.
Additional questions related to meals should be directed to the associate’s
manager.
Meals and Entertainment Criteria
All itemized entertainment and/or meal receipts that include more than one associate
must include the following information:
1. Business purpose of meeting
2. Names and titles as well as organizations represented
3. Specific location of the meal
When entertaining merchants and suppliers, expenses are reimbursable if:
They are directly related to the active conduct of the Company’s business or are
directly preceded or followed by a substantial and bona fide business discussion.
The entertainment event encourages the continuation of an existing business
relationship or is in reciprocation for a vendor-sponsored event.