sometimes i do a 12 hour shift after picking up other staff then i have to drop them of.i can drive for 2 to 4 hours before i start work.
2007-01-02 22:02:09 · 21 answers · asked by mark k 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well some one should be paying you.
2007-01-02 22:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course you should be paid. You should work out a price per journey, so if you don't pick them up one day, they don't pay. take into consideration how much they would pay on the train or bus and ask for a large percentage of that.
You must also consider your time, the wear and tear on your car and your petrol etc.
Do not be afraid to ask for money and if you pick more than one person up, make sure they both pay. Do not be afraid to be assertive. You are doing them a great favour.
2007-01-02 22:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you have to pick up other workers ?
If its part of your job, then yes you should be paid. But you might also want to be aware that you'll need insurance above the normal car insurance to ferry people about as part of your job.
I'd be suprised if your company insist you do this because they woudl then be responsible for ensuring your car was suitabel for thier insurance. This includes them confirming your car is roadworthy and maitained...and it decends into a legal minefield..
If you are being told to pick them up and its not part of your job, thaen thats up to you but you cannot expect to be paid as you could say "no"..
try the non-confrontational aproach..." I now how to visit a sick relative every morning on the other side of town so its not suitable to pick you up anymore". Say this to the passengers, not the manager. This re-enforeces the fact thats is a personal favour youve been doing and unrelated to your work responsibilties.
2007-01-02 22:18:13 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definately should be paid! Especially if this is happening on a regular basis. You could also suggest car pooling--- that's where each of the drivers/riders take turns driving to work and giving everyone a ride. That gives each driver a break. But you definately should get paid --- no one deserves a free ride. It's rude of them not to insist on offering you gas money at least.
2007-01-02 22:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by Edith Piaf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course. If everyone chips in say a tenner or even 20 quid or so then that could at least cover the petrol. To tell you the truth it really bothers me when people just expect lifts here,there and everywhere, then don't even offer a penny towards petrol.Come to some kind of arrangement soon.
2007-01-02 22:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful! If you are paid, then your ordinary motor insurance will probably be invalidated! Collecting money towards the cost of petrol is acceptable - in law - but making a formal charge is not. If your company requires it, then it's a totally different matter, and yes, I think the company should recompense you - including the cost of any required insurance.
2007-01-02 22:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if it is your company who is asking you to pick them up or your colleagues. If it is your colleagues then you can ask them politely to contribute to petrol money. If it is your employer then they are using you and yes you should be paid. If they refuse - tell them you are no longer able to provide that service as you now have a small dog which you have to walk in the morning or something.
2007-01-02 22:05:02 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should be paid either by employer or by the people you giving a lift too ask for petrol money if they refuse tell them to find an other way to get to work off sounds like they taking advantage of your generosity
2007-01-02 22:13:19 · answer #8 · answered by gibbothegooner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is on your way, without any detour I wouldn't considor that you should be paid.
However if you are going out of your way, and having to pay for extra petrol/gas, then I think everyone should chip in towards it or otherwise find a new way to get to work.
2007-01-02 22:14:23 · answer #9 · answered by foolonadate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the company didn't ask u to do it then u can't ask them to pay u. but u can form a lift club, like take a certain amount from each person u're taking in the morning. that way they all contrbute towards prtrol and they can enjoy a hassle free ride to and from work.
2007-01-02 22:13:51 · answer #10 · answered by tas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends.
If it is part of your job to do this, then you should be compensated for the time, wear and tear on your vehicle and fuel.
If you are doing it out of the goodness of your heart, it would be reasonable for those you are helping to chip in, either by paying you or taking it in turns to do the driving..
If you ask me, I would stop doing it, because you are wearing yourself out.
2007-01-02 22:11:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋