Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I work as a technician for a service company. They took away company trucks a few years ago only to find out that they selectively allow certain tech. to have company provided vehicles. They require all tech. to carry all tools, supplies and 6ft ladder in our personal vehicle. Now they are requiring tech. to carry a 13ft foot ladder in our personal vehicle. Do I have any other recourse?

Also, using our personal vehicle we may travel from 50 to 100 mile a day. They do not pay for mileage but give us what is called "site pay", $3.00 per site. Average sites visited is about 4 or 5. I spend about $300 to $400 a month for gas but the maximum that is received for site pay per month is $80 to $100. Do I have any recourse other than tax right off for the loss?


Asked on 2/23/13, 10:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Tuvia Korobkin

Generally, an employer must reimburse its employees for all expenses necessarily incurred by the employees as a direct result of the performance of the employees' duties.

It sounds like your employer may be violating California labor laws by not reimbursing you for all expenses incurred. However, there are certain exceptions to this general rule and you should consult with an attorney to explore what your rights may be in your specific situation.

Feel free to contact my office for a free consultation at (213) 201-9331.

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Answered on 2/23/13, 11:16 pm


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