Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I order supplies for my department. When I submitted my expense report, I was told that my Managers boss decided that some of the expenses would not be covered by the company & my expense report was rejected. These are items for the department, not my personal workstation. Is it legal for him to force me to pay out of my own pocket for dept. costs?


Asked on 10/10/12, 10:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

The California Labor Code (section 2802) requires employers to reimburse employees who incur necessary expenses in the discharge of their duties. The question would be whether you can show that the expenses you incurred was necessary in the performance of your job duties. If they were, the employer must indemnify you. If they refuse to do so, you can file a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner. But make sure that the amount in question is significant enough to make this worthwhile for you.

Read more
Answered on 10/10/12, 1:30 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Labor and Employment Law questions and answers in California