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The court granted plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment, establishing that under FLSA and the anti-kickback regulation, pizza delivery drivers must be fully reimbursed for vehicle expenses (at minimum at the IRS mileage rate) or employers violate minimum wage requirements. The defendants' practice of reimbursing only $1.00-$1.25 per delivery, below actual expenses and the IRS rate, constitutes an illegal wage violation.
Plain English Summary: Waters v. Pizza to You, LLC
What Happened
A pizza delivery driver named Waters sued Pizza to You, LLC over how the company reimbursed vehicle expenses. The employer was paying drivers only $1.00 to $1.25 per delivery to cover gas, wear and tear, and other driving costs. Waters argued this reimbursement was too low and violated federal wage laws.
What the Court Decided
The court agreed with Waters. The judge ruled that Pizza to You, LLC must fully reimburse drivers for their vehicle expenses—at least using the IRS mileage rate, which accounts for actual costs. The court found that the company's practice of paying just $1.00-$1.25 per delivery violated federal minimum wage requirements.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects delivery drivers and similar workers whose jobs require using their own vehicles. Employers cannot shift their business costs onto employees by offering inadequate reimbursement. Workers are now entitled to fair compensation that covers actual expenses. If your employer requires you to use your vehicle for work, this case supports your right to proper reimbursement.
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