Expense Reimbursement

Have you spent money on behalf of your employer and not been reimbursed? 

Does your employer make you use your cellphone, home internet, or drive your car for business without reimbursing you? Did they make you buy supplies or goodies and not reimburse you? 

The California Labor Code provides that employers must reimburse employees for “all necessary expenditures or losses incurred by the employee in direct consequence of the discharge of his or her duties”. 

This means that:

• If you use your cellphone for work, you’re entitled to be reimbursed for the work usage portion of your bill
• If you travel for your job, you’re entitled to reimbursement for those expenses; if you drive for your job (not your normal commute), you’re entitled to be reimbursed for mileage
• If you’re required to work at home, you may be entitled to reimbursement for work-related costs related to internet access, printers, computers, etc. 
• Were you asked to buy good for the office or the business where you were not reimbursed? 

There is an exception to this rule, but generally speaking, employees must be reimbursed. 

Unfortunately, many employers wrongfully fail to reimburse employees for these expenses.

Not Being Reimbursed? Contact Michael Trust Law, APC today to discuss your situation .