Can you be forced to use PTO?

In general, yes, employers may require the use of vacation/paid time off (PTO) and restrict its use. Employers may apply restrictions regarding the use of vacation leave during these times as long as they do so consistently and without discrimination.

Can an employer require us to use cell phones without?

Generally, an employer can require you to use personal property (like your vehicle, or cell phone) as long as you are properly reimbursed for additional costs incurred when used for work. In the case of a vehicle, that’s easily measured by mileage, with the IRS providing a standard figure.

Is it legal for an employer to ask an employee to pay for something?

Some states also have laws about what employers can and cannot ask employees to pay for. For example, California requires employers to cover many of their employees’ business expenses, including providing reasonable compensation for personal devices used at work.

Are there any laws you need to know about working for an employer?

Failing to provide paid sick leave in relation to COVID-19. Some employers may break the law before you even get hired. The EEOC enforces laws that prohibit a dozen different types of discrimination and, in most cases, employers can’t use those factors in hiring decisions or even ask about them during the interview process.

Can an employer require me to use my own computer?

For instance, California requires employers to cover many of their employees’ business expenses, including providing reasonable compensation for personal devices used at work. 2 Most employer BYOD policies try to solve some of these potential problems.

Is it legal to use your cell phone at work?

The California Court of Appeal agreed there were violations and held (which means, it’s now the law): “We hold that when employees must use their personal cell phones for work-related calls, Labor Code section 2802 requires the employer to reimburse them.

Is it legal for employer to force employees to use personal cell?

Because I know that most employees don’t want to go above their supervisors head because of their fear of losing their jobs, I would suggest that you might want to go above the supervisors head to the next level and file a complaint, anonymously if possible.

When does an employer have to reimburse an employee for cell phone use?

In sum, employers must reimburse California employees (without distinction) for cell phone use when employees are required to use their personal cell phones for business purposes. Reimbursement is required even if the employee does not actually incur extra expenses as a result of his or her use.