What can I do if my employer will not pay us for work related mileage?
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What can I do if my employer will not pay us for work related mileage?
The company I work for has a mileage policy. We are required to go to the bank twice a day.
Asked on March 17, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Missouri
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If there was an agreement or policy in place under which you would have been compensated or reimbursed for miles--or you drove to the bank pursuant to a promise to pay your mileage--then the employer would seem to be obligated to pay for mileage, at least as per whatever the terms of the policy are. Unfortunately, if the employer refuses to pay, you'd have to sue to seek compensation, which is likely not worth it. And the employer could opt to change its policy going forward and not reimburse (while still requiring you to drive), unless you have some written contract or agreement which guarantees you reimbursement.
If there was no policy or agreement in place to reimburse mileage, the employer does not need to do so--the law does not require it.
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