California Employers Still Obligated to Reimburse Work-From-Home Expenses During COVID-19 Pandemic Order

Earlier this month, the California Court of Appeal held in Thai v. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. that even when governmental health and safety orders made working from home mandatory during the COVID-19 pandemic, employers may still be liable for necessary business expenses employees incurred while being required to work from home under California Labor Code section 2802.

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April 20, 2023

Do I Need to Pay My Employees for Travel Time in California?

Traveling for work can be a necessary part of many jobs, and it is important for both employers and employees to understand how to manage travel time and expenses. Do you need to pay your employees for travel time? Yes! California has specific laws and regulations that employers must abide by as it pertains to reimbursing employees for travel expenses.

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May 3, 2022

Remote Work = Increase in Reimbursement Liability?

The effects of COVID-19 are being felt in the courtroom. Aggrieved employees are increasingly filing lawsuits against employers demanding reimbursement for work-related expenses arising from remote work during the pandemic. Alleged expenses include, for instance, internet, computer, phone, printer, and electric bills. Businesses, both big and small, have been hit with these lawsuits.

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California Employers Still Obligated to Reimburse Work-From-Home Expenses During COVID-19 Pandemic Order

Do I Need to Pay My Employees for Travel Time in California?

Remote Work = Increase in Reimbursement Liability?

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