If I have to use my own money for work and then get reimbursed when I provide recepits, what to do if I have an overdraft fee because of it?
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If I have to use my own money for work and then get reimbursed when I provide recepits, what to do if I have an overdraft fee because of it?
I had 2 overdraft fees while being “on the road” for a week straight. I had to pay for hotels, fuel, food. I do not carry a credit card for financial reasons so the money I spend is from my bank account. I don’t think that I should have to pay for the fees since it’s their problem that they require me to pay for everything. Should my employer pay them?
Asked on July 2, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, your employer does not have to pay or reimburse these fees. Employers may make it a term, condition, or requirement of employment that employees pay for travel expenses; this means that if you want to work there, you have to be able and willing to do this. If you do not or cannot, that is your responsibility, not your employer's. You need to make sure you have sufficient money in the account to pay travel costs, or get a credit card (possibly a secured card) for this purpose.
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