The way it is here now ksjc - unfortunately.
I work for one company with company CC and everything covered. The other company I pay out everything and claim back everything, just as ksjc - so I wonder what that makes me or my employers?
Both companies are great to work for and I have every confidence I will get paid within days of submitting my expenses. I have worked for both for 6 years and never once have had an issue regarding payments.
Horses and courses.