My company implemented a temporary reimbursement for internet / phone access when we were all involuntarily WFH a few years ago. Few people bothered, even though it was technically free money.
The requirements for submission were annoying and repetitive, the expense system was slow and aggravating to use, the submission could be rejected for any number of unclear reasons, we all felt that it was completely unnecessary, and the amount reimbursed was nearly trivial compared to our salaries.
If California really wants to go this route, it should be a simple stipend added to the paycheck. Requiring companies to determine themselves the correct amount, implement their own rules, and have employees spend their time copying bills sounds like a lose-lose scenario where all parties are annoyed.
The requirements for submission were annoying and repetitive, the expense system was slow and aggravating to use, the submission could be rejected for any number of unclear reasons, we all felt that it was completely unnecessary, and the amount reimbursed was nearly trivial compared to our salaries.
If California really wants to go this route, it should be a simple stipend added to the paycheck. Requiring companies to determine themselves the correct amount, implement their own rules, and have employees spend their time copying bills sounds like a lose-lose scenario where all parties are annoyed.