Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Expense Report Reimbursement

I have submitted my expense report for my August and September expenses 60 days ago and I have not recieved payment. I began inquiring the status of my expense report 5 weeks ago and the status has not changed in those 5 weeks. The expense report is on my Directors desk.....too busy to get to it. I have asked his supervisor to get involved (The VP of HR) but I was deferred back to the Director. I need my money...what can I do? Perhaps a formal complaint? Are there any laws regarding expense reimbursement? Can a company hold payment of expenses indefinitely?Thanks for the help.


Asked on 11/29/01, 1:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Pavone Pavone & Cohen

Re: Expense Report Reimbursement

Generally expenses are not covered by state statutes regarding the prompt payment of wages. An employer may pay expenses on any reasonable schedule. While several months appears to be unreasonable, your only remedy is to file suit in small claims court.

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Answered on 12/06/01, 7:36 pm


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