Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Office Equipment

Working out of a remote home office for an out of state foreign company, who is responsible for the office furniture used to perform the job? The employee, or the company? Company has, within the last 3 years, purchased same for another individual, but now says they do not want to set a standard. The office is a major league office; copier, computer, fax, file cabinets etc..Cost for the workstation furniture was over $4,000.00. Are there any laws that pertain to this subject?

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Asked on 7/03/01, 11:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith E. Cooper Keith E. Cooper, Esq.

Re: Office Equipment

In terms of OSHA, the company is responsible for their workers' healthly & safe working conditions, including furniture and equipment. And, generally, furniture and equipment are tax-deductible business expenses that a company pays for. If, however, you are an independent contractor, you own your own business, are responsible for all your own expenses, and contract to provide services for your clients. What your clients pay for and how much they pay is up to you to negotiate when you contract with them. Contract law would apply.

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Answered on 7/11/01, 5:57 pm


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