[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR301-70.501]

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           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
           CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
 
PART 301-70--INTERNAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
Subpart F--Policies and Procedures for Emergency Travel of Employee Due 
                          to Illness or Injury
 
Sec. 301-70.501  Does per diem continue when an employee interrupts a travel assignment because of an incapacitating illness or injury?

    Yes. Such an employee who takes leave of any kind will be allowed a 
per diem allowance not to exceed the maximum rates for the location 
where the interruption occurs. Per diem may be

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continued for a reasonable period, normally not to exceed 14 calendar 
days (including fractional days) for any one period of absence. However, 
per diem will not be paid if the employee is confined to a hospital or 
medical facility at the official duty station or medical facility which 
the employee would have selected for treatment if the illness or injury 
had occurred at the official station.