In certain cases, the periods of absence may be added together, which are distributed over 2 calendar days without an overnight stay. Accordingly, the applicable per diem meal allowance is not determined according to the individual calendar day, but by adding the two days together according to the total absence. If the total duration of absence is more than 8 hours, the per diem meal allowance of EUR 12 is granted for the calendar day which accounts for the majority of the absence.
A total absence from work of more than 8 hours on both days without an overnight stay is sufficient.