

Readers are undoubtedly familiar with the surge of wage and hour lawsuits in recent years. Travel pay disputes can fuel this surge. In the present economy, employers are keeping a closer eye on out-of-pocket expenses. Employers often think of travel pay as an expense that may be compensated at the discretion of management. Consequently, many employers adopt pay practices concerning travel that do not comport with the applicable law. This dynamic yields a highly attractive target for plaintiffs’ lawyers.






