Should my employer pay for my mileage?
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Should my employer pay for my mileage?
I moved october 15th and my job was supossed to have me transfered to my new store November 14th i was not expecting mileage reimburstment. November 14th cane around and they pushed it back to December 18th and now i still have not been permanently transfered. I went from a 15 minute commute to an hour and 15 minute commute. I have traveled 1773.2 miles since the 14th of November. I have asked to be reimbursed and they refused since i moved by choice, which I understood until they pushed back my transfer. Now it is taking a toll on my finances. Is there anything i can do?
Asked on December 17, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
In an "at will" work relationship, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit. Further, there is no legal requirement that an employee be provided a mileage reimbursement. Therefore, unless you have a union agreement or employment contract that provides you with compensation for mileage, you have no right to it. Bottom line, your only recourse is to accept this treatment, continue to complain but risk termination, or quit.
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