HRSINGAPORE^® Community Reports

August 2007

Who is responsible for damages in an accident involving a company car?

Many of the HR practitioners in the HRSINGAPORE^® Community forum believe that staff traveling in a company rented or company car whether locally or overseas are usually covered by a comprehensive vehicle insurance that will pay out in cases of accident. They advise including insurance when renting a car. When accidents occur in Singapore, the procedures are clear. In cases where there is no injury, the drivers exchange particulars and make a report. The process becomes complicated, however, if it happens in Malaysia. Drivers will still need to exchange particulars but be aware of the other party's driving license validity. A police report must be made and reports sent to the insurance company.

Can the company recover damages from staff?

Some HR practitioners say that, normally if the staff are on company business and the accident happened in the course of the work then the company should refer all such cases to the police, and where necessary to insurance companies. Company should not recover any cost from the staff.

Some of the other issues discussed in August

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