Is an employee entitled to a mileage reimbursement?
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Is an employee entitled to a mileage reimbursement?
The owner of the company I work for gives me a millage check but is still paying me the 41.5 cents a mile from years ago. I have asked for the increase and was told no or no more millage checks. I will not be able to afford not getting a check, even with the tax write-off at end. Is this legal for him to pay me less? If not, what can I do about it?
Asked on September 3, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it is legal. There is no legal obligation or requirement whatsoever for an employer to reimburse its employees for mileage--it can make them foot that cost themselves. And since it is voluntary on the employer's part as to whether to pay mileage, the employer is also free to determine what rate it will reimburse at.
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