Employers Could Run Big Risks By Allowing Employees To Use Own Cars

Thursday, 20. November 2008

Even in these enlightened times and a greater awareness of employer responsibilities when it comes to health and safety at work relating to those who drive a car on business, a recent survey revealed that a third of drivers opt for the cash alternative to a company car. This is so dangerous as drivers who need as much money as they can save to simply pay their household bills, look at ways of reducing costs by simply taking more of a risk in the car they drive for business use, avoid higher insurance costs by not declaring business use and avoid essential service and maintenance costs. This will leave employers open to the risks posed by the Corporate Manslaughter Act and footing the bill in the event of an accident involving a driver whose insurance is invalidated as a result of cost cutting. Maybe now is the time to review your car policy before it’s too late! By Graham Hill