Can an employer refuse to pay past travel business expenses
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Can an employer refuse to pay past travel business expenses
Can my previous employer make me go back and
substantiate previous years expenses 2014-2017
that have been paid, before releasing my current
expense check. They fired me and have my
computer and all documentation for all previous
expenses going back to 2014. These were all
legitimate expenses.
Asked on November 16, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, they legally may not do this: if they believe that you mistated or overreported expenses in the past, they have the option of suing you to recover money, but in the meantime, they must pay all current, properly documented, legitimate business expenses.
Unfortunately, there is no agency, etc. which will help you with this: if the won't pay you, your only option is to sue them for the money (e.g. in small claims court, as your own attorney or "pro se"). If you can prove in court that you incurred these expenses in the course of business (i.e. not for personal travel or your personal benefit), you can get a court judgment requiring them to pay.
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