Using your own money to do your job should not be the cost of keeping your paycheck. California law requires employers to reimburse employees for many necessary work-related expenses. And if your employer fails or refuses to reimburse you for your business expenses, our attorneys at Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, are ready to advocate for you.
What Is Reimbursement of Business Expenses?
California Labor Code § 2802 requires employers to reimburse employees for all necessary expenses and losses incurred as a direct result of performing their job duties or following their employer’s instructions. Examples of expenses that may require reimbursement include:
- Mileage incurred while using a personal vehicle for work purposes
- Parking fees paid while performing job-related duties
- Use of a personal cell phone for business communications
- Work-related apps, software, or services required on a personal device
- Use of a personal laptop, computer, printer, or scanner for work
- Internet service necessary to perform assigned job duties
- Home office expenses incurred while working remotely at an employer’s direction
- Electricity and other reasonable home office costs associated with required remote work
- Other necessary expenditures directly related to performing job responsibilities
If an employer knows or should reasonably know that an employee is incurring personal expenses to perform work, the employer may be legally required to reimburse those costs. Our team of attorneys helps employees determine whether their employer’s failure to reimburse expenses violates the law and what options may be available to pursue compensation.
Why Choose Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, for Your Reimbursement of Business Expenses Violation Case?
When employers shift business costs onto employees, the financial burden can add up quickly. Our team of attorneys focuses exclusively on protecting employee rights under the law. We provide direct access to our legal team and a thorough evaluation of your claim. Whether your case involves mileage, cell phone usage, remote work expenses, or other unreimbursed costs, we are prepared to pursue the best possible outcome while keeping you informed throughout the process.
Do You Have a Viable Reimbursement Claim? Or Is It Just Unfair?
Not every disagreement over workplace expenses creates a legal claim. The key question is whether your employer is required by law to reimburse the expense under the circumstances.
FAQ
What Can I Do if I’m Not Being Reimbursed for Business Expenses?
If you believe your employer is not reimbursing legitimate work-related expenses, start by gathering records that show what you spent and why the expense was necessary for your job. Receipts, invoices, mileage logs, cell phone bills, internet statements, emails, and company policies can all help document your claim. Even if you never formally requested reimbursement, you may still have rights if your employer knew you were incurring business expenses.
It is important to speak with an employment attorney before assuming the amount is too small to matter. Unreimbursed expenses can accumulate over time, and additional remedies may be available depending on the circumstances. Our team of attorneys at Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, can review your case, explain your legal rights, and help determine whether your employer’s conduct may violate California law.
Contact Us for a Free
(And Confidential) Consultation
If your employer has required you to pay for work-related expenses out of your own pocket, you may have legal options. Contact Employment Rights Lawyers, APC, for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your situation and determine whether you may have a viable claim.
