PDFWAC 415-112-489

Are reimbursements for business expenses earnable compensation?

Reimbursements are not earnable compensation. Typical reimbursement payments include mileage reimbursements for use of a private car on employer business, or meal and lodging reimbursements for business trips.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.32.010(10). WSR 05-12-108, § 415-112-489, filed 5/27/05, effective 6/27/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 97-03-016, § 415-112-489, filed 1/6/97, effective 2/6/97.]