A learned reader reports indigestible advice in Monash University’s rules. Clause 77 (d) (ii) states; “If absent for lunch only, a staff member is not entitled to claim for that meal. To be considered as having been absent for lunch the staff member must have been absent from the university during the usual lunch period. Cl 77 (d) (iv) adds, “if absent for two meals the staff member may claim expenses for one meal. To be considered as having been absent for two meals the staff member must have been absent for any two meals … .”

“Even though a learned reader I do not understand this,” the LR remarks.