Can an employer set vehicle requirements for my personal vehicle used for business purposes?
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Can an employer set vehicle requirements for my personal vehicle used for business purposes?
My employer is now requiring me to drive my personal vehicle daily for work. They are requiring
that my vehicle to have 4 doors, original MSRP price of $25,000 and not be older than 8 years. Can they legally do this?
Asked on February 25, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Most work relationships are "at will" which means that a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination). Accordingly, unless this mandate violates the terms of a union agreement or employment contract it is legal.
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