My CEO and his wife are here, apparently got here by using their RV. Well, the CEO flew out this morning to another facility, and the wife is here using our computers. She would like to use one of OUR vehicles for running some errands (grocery store, Petsmart, etc).
My HR manager and I are both balking at the request, because the airport isn't that far and feel she should rent a vehicle. But since she is the CEO's wife (and also works for the company), what should I do?
What would you do?
2007-09-17 06:44:41 · 13 answers · asked by Done 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
It would be MY car used. I do care about the expense - her safety too! Why shouldn't I care?
2007-09-17 06:51:59 · update #1
Yes - I mean mine or my HR manager's personal vehicle. That's why I ask - what to do?
I think the suggestion to take her where she needs to go is better. She's not familiar with the area.
2007-09-17 06:59:33 · update #2
Let her use the car... she is the CEO's wife. If he/she doesn't care about the expense, why should you. Its not your money
2007-09-17 06:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by CupCake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say "our vehicles" are you referring to your personal vehicles? If so, you are under no obligation to give her your personal vehicle and because of insurance issues, you probably shouldn't. If by "our vehicles" you mean a company owned vehicle, then the question is stickier. Is someone else using the vehicle for a work-related purpose? How are the vehicles insured? Does the person driving them need to be an employee of the company? Find out the answers to these questions before you let her use a company car. If according to your insurance policy, she can't drive the company car, then offer to drive her to the airport so she can rent a car. Explain to her that the insurance policy does not allow her to drive the car and that the car wouldn't be covered if there was an accident. Hopefully she will be reasonable about it.
2007-09-17 06:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by jml167 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I guess there are no company vehicles available for her, are there? If so, this wouldn't be an issue.
The company should pay for her to rent a vehicle. The rest of you have work to do, otherwise you'd offer to take her around to run errands.
You have to think of the worst case scenario in situations like this. What if she wrecked your personal vehicle? You'd be out of a car, and I doubt the company would want to get involved with it. What if she put a scratch/small dent on your car? You'd be reticent to ask her to pay for getting the scratch/dent out of your car, because you wouldn't want to jeopardize your job.
Good luck!
2007-09-18 02:10:35 · answer #3 · answered by Rainbow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-15 11:15:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree with the suggestion that you or the HR person drive her to where she needs to go. She is unfamiliar with the area and your insurance may not cover other drivers.
I would then submit an invoice to your boss for miles driven. Check with some other businesses in your area to find the going rate per mile that thier employees are compensated.
2007-09-17 07:43:42 · answer #5 · answered by ajtheactress 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you still want to suck up to her and keep your own private vehicle out of the equation, rent a vehicle for her. Just make sure to get the insurance that will cover other drivers...
2007-09-17 06:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take her where she needs to go and stay on the time clock. I guess you are between a rock and a hard place. Is she giving you gas? If not I would let her know that I need gas.
2007-09-17 07:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by Spirit Dancer 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check your insurance for liability...then if it's OK give her a car...no harm no foul right?
Act carefully...if you make a big stink this could come back to bite you in the advancement/demotion compartment.
2007-09-17 06:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by gatefan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could tell her that your insurance does not allow for others to use your car offer to take her shopping.
2007-09-17 06:51:23 · answer #9 · answered by Suzy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it and she should understand why. She shouldn't be irrational about it because it is your car. If you wanted to you can suggest driving her. That way you get out of work.
2007-09-17 06:51:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋