Can an employer require me to use my personal truck to hall their product to a job site without any monetary compensation?
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Can an employer require me to use my personal truck to hall their product to a job site without any monetary compensation?
Asked on August 22, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are really upset about this, I would suggest going to the local labor commissioner. That said:
- Once you file a complaint, you will probably be fired;
- What are trucks for if not to haul stuff to work sites?;
- Unreimbursed employment related expenses are a tax-write off;
- The IRS deduction is probably better than any reimbursement your employer will offer at this point.
I know that's not really all that sympathetic, but considering 10% unemployment, a total collapse of the construction industry, and somewhat lax labor rules in this area....I think you are being a bit litigious.
Suck it up.
Write it off on your taxes.
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