Relocation (Work)

[BlackArcher101]

This is the first time I've been in this situation and thought CP would be great for advice.

It's starting to look like my employer will be combining our two offices, which will result in the relocation of my office from Edmonton to another between Calgary/Edmonton . They have already told me that I should expect to pack my bags and go with the office, so my question is this. Should I be expecting some kind of reimbursement for the fact I am being relocated? They would probably be paying moving costs... but should I expect anything above that? Is there a norm for this type of thing?

[Gugstanley]

Depends on the company. Some buy your existing from house you, move you and take all of the hassle out of it. Don't know how big your company is or how valuable you are to them.
My opionion is that they are moving you out of Edmonton so you probably should pay them.

[BlackArcher101]

Ha, ya.. the major plus is being removed from Edmonton. I guess I'll give you a little background.

Company is rather small and because of this every employee is important, including myself. I've been with them for 2 years and am the sole person in my department. I do not own a house and am renting month-month. Some people tell me I should expect a one-time relocation bonus... but I want to see if that's the norm before approaching them.

[BlackEleven]

Most people I know that have been relocated get a sum of money to cover a hotel (for something like a month) until you find a place to live. If you find somewhere fast than that, then you usually get to keep the extra. Or in some cases, the company will rent a place for them (for a month or two) until they find their own.

[Ayrahb]

Don't forget to keep the move related receipts for your 2007 income tax return.