EmploymentQuestion 1033 of 1605
During employment, an employee spends her own money on tools and mileage that the job required. Under Labor Code §2802, the employer must:
a.Reimburse the employee for all necessary business expenses incurred in performing the job
b.Reimburse only at year-end, at the employer's discretion
c.Reimburse nothing, since expenses are the worker's problem
d.Reimburse only if the employee is salaried
Explanation
Labor Code §2802 requires employers to indemnify employees for all necessary expenditures incurred in the direct discharge of their duties, such as required tools, equipment, and mileage. This is an ongoing employer obligation that continues throughout the employment relationship.
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