Expense Reimbursement

Although many employers choose to make purchases from company accounts or give employees company credit cards for expenses, employees may be asked to purchase items with their own money and submit their receipts for reimbursement. If an employer fails to reimburse employees for job-related expenses, the business may be held liable for violation of employment laws.

In most cases, employees who submit expenses for reimbursement receive their money quickly and fairly. If your employer agreed to reimbursement and fails to remit payment, you may be eligible for compensation for expenses, interest accrued, attorney’s fees, and other costs. If you would like more information regarding expense reimbursement and employment law, contact the San Antonio employment lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 1-800-681-6932.

Common Types of Reimbursement

Expenses that are commonly reported for reimbursement often include:

• Mileage expenses for personal vehicles
• Per-diem expenses on work-related trips
• Hotel costs
• Airfare
• Office supplies
• Client lunches
• Telephone charges
• Shipping costs

The statute of limitations often allows employees to recoup up to four years’ worth of expenses that were promised for reimbursement. It is important that employees are not made to suffer financially because of work-related expenses that the business should reasonably pay.

Contact a San Antonio Employment Attorney

If your employer has failed to reimburse you for work-related expenses, you may be able to take legal action to recoup the money you spent plus interest, fees, and other costs. If you would like to know more about expense reimbursement, contact the San Antonio employment attorneys of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 1-800-681-6932 today.