Canmy employerlegally say that you will not be reimbursed unless you use a corporate card?
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Canmy employerlegally say that you will not be reimbursed unless you use a corporate card?
I do not want to open another card under my credit. Our company has a “corporate” credit card, however it is not backed by the company and is on our own personal credit.
Asked on November 30, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, an employer may do this. An employer is *not* required by law to reimburse employees for expenses; it is legal for an employer to expect or require employees to foot certain expenses themselves and to make that a term or condition of employment. Since it is voluntary for the employer to reimburse employee expenses, the employer may set conditions on reimbursement, such as the use of a corporate card.
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