Can an employer make it mandatory for an employee to attend training and not pay for the cost involved such as airfare, hotel and transporta...

Question

Can an employer make it mandatory for an employee to attend training and not pay for the cost involved such as airfare, hotel and transportation to and from the airport, hotel and training location?

Answer

Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 2802, an employer must reimburse all reasonable and necessary expenses. It is possible that the facts in your situation will justify a claim under Section 2802. Much will depend on the precise nature of the training and other facts involved.