Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Reimbursement of expenses, vacation time

Went to conference at start of my vacation. Paid all expenses with personal debit card & cash. When I turned in my expense report, boss told me he was only paying 1/2 since he said I wasn't required to go to the conference & it was like a reward to go. At no time before I left was a ''reward'' mentioned. I spent 5 days of my vacation traveling & working for them. I protested & he finally agreed to pay 2/3rds. I attended the same conf last year & they reimbursed me 100%. Do they owe me the rest of the money & what about the 5 days I gave up? I had to drive about 4.5 hrs. to airport each way. On the return trip, due to bad weather, I had to spend 1 night in Denver since the Hwy was closed & I couldn't make it back to the starting point. I actually spent 2.5 days attending the conference, seminars & training sessions, the rest was driving & flight time. Mon & Fri were driving days. I am considered an exempt employee & paid salary. A late fee to landlord was paid since I had to pay all this myself. Also, can they deduct cell phone charges from either my paycheck or expense check without telling me first? How long can they wait to reimburse your out-of-pocket expenses?


Asked on 11/29/06, 2:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Beth Mora Cooper & Mora, A Professional Corporation

Re: Reimbursement of expenses, vacation time

There are Labor Codes which govern your questions, however, your past dealings will also dictate how the matter may be dealt with. It appears from the information you have provided that you are eligible for reimbursements under the Labor Code. Failure to pay those results in penalties. You can contact the California Labor Commissioner for more assistance and to file a complaint.

Best of luck.

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Answered on 12/03/06, 11:47 am


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