EmploymentQuestion 909 of 1605
A carpenter must buy specialized safety boots and use his personal cell phone for job scheduling required by the employer. Under California law, who bears these costs?
a.The employee, because these are personal items
b.The employee, unless a union contract says otherwise
c.The employer must reimburse the employee for necessary business expenses
d.Split 50/50 between employer and employee
Explanation
Labor Code §2802 requires employers to indemnify employees for all necessary expenditures incurred in direct consequence of the discharge of their duties. This includes required tools or equipment beyond ordinary wear, mandatory uniforms, and a reasonable percentage of an employee's personal cell phone bill when used for work. The employer, not the employee, bears these necessary business costs.
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