EmploymentQuestion 555 of 1605
Which of the following expenses is LEAST likely to be reimbursable under Labor Code §2802?
a.Mileage on an employee's personal truck driven between jobsites during the workday
b.An employee's daily commute from home to a single fixed jobsite
c.Specialized hand tools the employer requires the employee to provide
d.Safety boots beyond ordinary work shoes that the employer requires
Explanation
Section 2802 covers necessary work-related expenses. An employee's ordinary commute from home to a single, fixed workplace is generally not reimbursable. Travel between jobsites during the workday, required specialty tools, and required safety equipment beyond ordinary shoes are all reimbursable.
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