Question about Reimbursement Policy

[Luna2]

During the employment of my job - I made a few out-of-pocket purchases of items for my work (software) - considered as a business expense. I was then reimbursed for that.

My questions is: does that employer legally "own" those items, especially if the contract were to not specify this in any way? As stated:

During the term of this Agreement, the Contractor shall bill and the Company shall
reimburse [him or her] for all reasonable and approved out-of-pocket expenses, which are incurred in
connection with the performance of the duties hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, expenses for
the time spent by Contractor in traveling to and from Company facilities shall not be reimbursable.

Thanks,
Luna

(Not sure if this is where to post this, so forgive me if so..)

 

[quincy]

During the employment of my job - I made a few out-of-pocket purchases of items for my work (software) - considered as a business expense. I was then reimbursed for that.

My questions is: does that employer legally "own" those items, especially if the contract were to not specify this in any way? As stated:


Thanks,
Luna

(Not sure if this is where to post this, so forgive me if so..)

If you were reimbursed for your purchases, the company can claim ownership. The company is, essentially, providing you with the tools necessary for you to do the work you have been employed to do.

 

[Luna2]

If you were reimbursed for your purchases, the company can claim ownership. The company is, essentially, providing you with the tools necessary for you to do the work you have been employed to do.

Ok - thanks for the clarification, quincy. Much appreciated.
Luna

 

[quincy]

You're welcome, Luna2. Thank you for the thanks.