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Using Personal Vehicle For Work Law California In Pima
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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.
Yes, an employer can legally ask/require an employee to use their own vehicle for their job.
Here's a breakdown of the current IRS mileage reimbursement rates for California as of January 2025. Employees will receive 70 cents per mile driven for business use (3 cents from 2024.) Employees will receive 21 cents per mile driven for moving or medical purposes (same as in 2024.)
California Labor Code section 2802 requires employers to reimburse their employees for mileage they incur in the course of their employment. Section 2804 says that employees cannot “waive” (i.e., forfeit) their right to receive reimbursement for miles driven for work.
Under California labor laws, you are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses or losses directly related to your job. If your employer tries to shortchange you or fails to reimburse you for work-related travel expenses, you may be able to recover compensation by filing a claim or lawsuit.
In California, employers are legally required to reimburse their employees for all necessary expenses incurred during work-related travel, including mileage. If an employee is not reimbursed for these expenses, they may have legal grounds to file a claim or lawsuit against their employer.