EmploymentQuestion 280 of 1605
An employee is required to use their personal cell phone for work calls and to drive their own vehicle between job sites. Under Labor Code §2802, the contractor must:
a.Reimburse the employee for necessary business expenses incurred in performing their job
b.Provide nothing, because the employee chose those items
c.Reimburse only if the expenses exceed $1,000
d.Deduct the expenses from the employee's wages
Explanation
Labor Code §2802 requires employers to indemnify employees for all necessary expenditures incurred in the direct discharge of their duties, such as a reasonable portion of personal cell phone costs and mileage for required work travel.
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