Using Personal Vehicle For Work Law California In Phoenix
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Since it is your car, unless it is written in your employment contract, they do not legally have the right to. They could possibly terminate your employment should you refuse to. Check your contract/employee handbook.
Workers are protected against unreasonable or unsafe obligations outside their contractual duties. Refusing to use a private vehicle can be a legally valid excuse if there is no reimbursement or the task falls outside the agreed-upon scope. If you are unsure, consult a labor rights expert.
If you have unreimbursed vehicle expenses as an employee (not commuting) you claim them on IRS form 2106. It's an itemized deduction on your income taxes but has to exceed 2% of your Adjusted Gross Income.
Yes, your employer can require you to use your own vehicle, but they have to reimburse you for all costs associated with travel, from tolls to mileage, to increased insurance. Since your employer is only paying mileage one-way, they may (probably are) violating Labor Code section 2802.
Yes, your employer can require you to use your own vehicle, but they have to reimburse you for all costs associated with travel, from tolls to mileage, to increased insurance. Since your employer is only paying mileage one-way, they may (probably are) violating Labor Code section 2802.
Altered Vehicles If you change or alter your vehicle's body and spend more than $2,000 or more on the alterations, or if your alterations place the vehicle in a different weight classification, you must report these alterations to DMV. To report alterations, you will need: The vehicle's California Certificate of Title.
Personal vehicle means a noncommercial motor vehicle that is used by a transportation network company driver and is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the transportation network company driver. “Personal vehicle” does not include a taxicab, limousine, or other vehicle for hire.
Joses Walehwa was kind enough to talk with the Traffic Division and get an answer: Under California Law, you can cover your vehicle if legally parked on a public street.
Basically, if you've got anything more than an under-filled tire or oil that needs changed, it is straight up illegal for you to deal with it yourself in the privacy of your own garage and/or driveway.
Its illegal to work on a car in the street, unfortunately. Lots of people seem to use the parking lots at auto parts stores. Good luck finding a spot!