Plaintiffs Unmask Reimbursement Claims for Personal Protective Equipment
Several states require employers to reimburse employees for expenses incurred on the job. California Labor Code Section 2802, for example, requires employers to “indemnify” employees for all “necessary” expenses incurred as a direct result of carrying out their work duties. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, several class action law suits have already been filed seeking to recover costs related to personal protective equipment (PPE) workers have purchased for use while on the job. These types of claims will likely increase as mask and other PPE mandates become more common. Transportation companies operating in states with reimbursement statutes should review their policies regarding reimbursement of employee expenses to ensure compliance.
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Plaintiffs Unmask Reimbursement Claims for Personal Protective Equipment
Several states require employers to reimburse employees for expenses incurred on the job. California Labor Code Section 2802, for example, requires employers to “indemnify” employees for all “necessary” expenses incurred as a direct result of carrying out their work duties. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, several class action law suits have already been filed seeking to recover costs related to personal protective equipment (PPE) workers have purchased for use while on the job. These types of claims will likely increase as mask and other PPE mandates become more common. Transportation companies operating in states with reimbursement statutes should review their policies regarding reimbursement of employee expenses to ensure compliance.
News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.