Should I be getting paid mileage?

Eire Go Brach

I started a new job in facilities. Part of that role is working between our offices. It was more or less implied that because it's part of the role and requirement to go to the other offices that I don't get milage.

I am using my own car. It varies greatly how often I need to travel. Could be none or 4 times in 1 week.

In other roles I done previously, I always got milage.

Anyone else in a similar situation?

Hoboo

What does your contract and/or company handbook say about mileage or working in other locations? Screenshots would be helpful to get the full wording.

NSAman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058337910/should-i-be-getting-paid-mileage

In my opinion, yes! Either they provide transport or they pay mileage for your vehicle. Otherwise, you are supporting their business.

road_high

Of course you should absolutely be getting mileage- using your own car to drive between work facilities as part of work business?

Victor

You might also be 'driving for work' (as opposed to driving to work) and this may affect your car insurance.

Eire Go Brach

Not sure about contract. I will check this out over the next few days.

Let’s assume it has nothing. Is there an actual law that says I should or is it purely down to the contract\employers discretion to pay me mileage etc?

Mrs OBumble

Your employers should be paying for the time, tools and premises you use for work.

So they should pay the additional cost of car insurance (presuming you are providing the vehicle to travel between sites, and the insurance for it).

And the travel costs. Mileage is the clearest way to do this.

beachhead

You should be getting mileage and the employer should be paying the extra insurance cost for driving for work. I'd be more worried about motor insurance.I presume the company is small and does not have pool cars available