Q: Would I receive travel time pay in california if I drive to different locations each day Rather than the home office
Home office is 33 miles from home location I travel to could be up to 50 miles from home. I drive a company vehicle that is only for company business. No personal usage of vehicle
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In California, travel time pay is governed by the California Labor Code and the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders. Generally, if an employee is required to travel to different work locations during the workday, the time spent traveling between those locations is considered compensable hours worked.
However, the time spent commuting from home to the first work location of the day and from the last work location back home is generally not compensable, as it is considered normal commute time.
In your case, since you are driving a company vehicle that is only used for company business, the travel time between work locations during the workday would likely be considered compensable hours worked. The commute from your home to the first work location and from the last work location back home would not be compensable.
It's important to note that California law may have additional nuances and exceptions based on specific circumstances. If you have further questions or concerns, it's best to consult with an experienced employment law attorney or contact the California Labor Commissioner's Office for more information.
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