Employee reimbursement requirements - New York

In New York, private employers must pay any “benefits or wage supplements” that have been promised to an employee, including reimbursement for expenses. This is required only if there is an expense reimbursement agreement between employer and employee (e.g., as part of an employment contract). If the employer has agreed to pay expenses, such payment must be made within 30 days.

State employees may be reimbursed for a variety of state business-related expenses, ranging from travel and tuition to clothing allowances and moving expenses. Expense reimbursement policy is set by the Office of the State Comptroller and administered by state agencies. The rules and policies for state employee expense reimbursement are extensive; see the resources below for more information.