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Using Personal Vehicle For Work Law California In Georgia
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Yes, an employer can legally ask/require an employee to use their own vehicle for their job.
If using a personal phone for business purposes is not a condition of your employment, you may be able to refuse use. However, California law requires that employees be reimbursed by their employers for the work related use of personal cell phones.
Driving a personal auto in lieu of a company-owned vehicle may seem to minimize an employer's liability, but companies can be held partially liable for damages in the event of an accident, and if an insurer discovers the individual was driving for business, it may take action against the employer for subrogation ...
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.
Examples of driving a company vehicle for personal use include: Your employee's commute between home and work, if it is on a regular basis. Trips unrelated to your organization's purpose, work, trade, etc. Use on a vacation or on the weekend.
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.
Can an Employer Change Your Schedule Without Notice in California? California labor laws do not require a minimum notice period for schedule changes, but some cities enforce local laws mandating advance notice and penalties for non-compliance.
The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) They have determined that training and coursework time spent are compensable unless ALL of the following apply: Attendance is not required for your job. Participation is voluntary. The training is not job-related.
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.