I live in Nevada and my employer is making us go to a meeting that is 30 miles away from my work location. They want us to provide our own lunch. I thought they had to pay for your lunch if they make you work at a different work location than normal. Anyone out there know the Labor law for this? I couldnt find anything.
2007-09-22 06:59:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No sparkle I bring my lunch to work and use the kitchen to prepare it. I am unable to bring a lunch and prepare it being as the meeting is in a casino. And yes it is a big deal....I am using the money I save by not buying lunch everyday to pay for the down payment on my next car. So it may only be 10 bucks but it adds up. I dont make $80,000 or $90,000 a year like you manager make. I am just a lowly clerk, making 7 bucks an hour.
I wouldnt expect much more from a retired middle manager though.
2007-09-22 10:36:30 · update #1
Wooper is right. It is a tax deduction, but only to the extent that your total miscellaneous itemized deductions exceed 2% of your Adjusted Gross Income. So if your income is $30,000 your out-of-pocket expenses would have to be at least $600.
There are no labor laws prohibiting this sort of thing. The basic reason for this is that everyone has to eat, whether they work or not.
2007-09-22 07:09:32 · answer #1 · answered by skip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ii think hes taking a fairly hard line but essentially its him and your mums house so they get to set the rules. Is it possible for you to visibly do more around the house so he can see your making a contribution of time if you dont have money. Otherwise you might have to come to an agreement such as if you havent found a good job in a month you'll take a minimum wage one. I dont see why you cant take a minimum wage job part time to start with. If you did weekends or nights it wouldn't get in the way of potential interviews and you'd have money. I think your dad could have a legitiamate fear that if you get into the habit of being home all day and not working then the job hunting will slowly slack off adn next thing your lying on the couch all day watching daytime TV, i'm not saying thats your intent but i've seen it happen. Anyway thats my take, good luck with the job hunting.
2016-03-18 22:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many companies have policies that will pay for your lunch when you are out of town on business for them. I believe your confusion comes from the fact that so many companies have policies like that, then we just expect all of them to provide that as well. Also, some companies will only pay for those meals or per diem costs when you are out of town for at least a night. Being only 30 miles out of town would not normally be enough to kick in those requirements.
2007-09-22 07:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by bkc99xx 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No your employer is not required to pay for your offsite lunch unless there is a written company policy.
Take a cooler - toss your lunch in it, put it in the care and on lunch go eat outside. Tada - problem solved. Really dude - it's one day for pete sake it won't kill you.
2007-09-22 12:29:33 · answer #4 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your job description involves travel, then there is a company reimbursement policy for some things. But all depends on the miles away from the base, or home. If its a one time affair, just let it go, not worth the hassle of argument.
2007-09-22 07:07:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is the big deal? Do you not normally buy your lunch every day anyway? They do not have to spring for your meal unless you are traveling on an expense account. Do you have one? If not, you are buying your own lunch.
2007-09-22 07:05:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Do they pay for your lunch at work or provide free lunches?
They would more than likely have to pay you gas mileage for driving further away than normal, but as for meals, no.
2007-09-22 07:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by LolaC☼ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eating "offsite" is no different than being at the normal worksite. Many businesses provide a lunch at meetings but it is not law.
2007-09-22 07:21:09 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually you get per diem, but not always. Best thing to do is ask your employer. If their answer is no, ask why not.
2007-09-22 07:05:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but you may be able to write them off yourself, or at least half. Check IRS publication 17.
2007-09-22 07:04:27 · answer #10 · answered by wooper 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋