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May 2025 Abbott UK Company Car Driver Handbook 495 HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS5.1 For health and safety reasons, the Company recommends that the chosen vehicle is fitted with the following standard equipment:%u2022 Airbags for driver and passenger, if possible with side airbags%u2022 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)%u2022 Outside mirror, left and right,%u2022 Rear fog light%u2022 Seat with sufficient support, including lateral support for upper part of body%u2022 Power steering%u2022 ESP (Electronic Stability)%u2022 Parking sensors5.2 It is also recommended that the chosen vehicle has a boot with a capacity and stowage room large enough to carry work materials or equipment as necessary. Company items must not be visible from outside and should not be left in the vehicle for any length of time, particularly overnight. TheCompany is not responsible for the loss of personal items and the employee may be asked to pay for the replacement of Company equipment left in vehicles.5.3 In order to continue to fulfil our Corporate Social Responsibility commitments, those opting for the Fieldforce Car Allowance will still be a required to report driver incidents/accidents that meetthe Abbott reporting criteria to the EHS Manager - Commercial) as detailed in UKEHS-PR-T07Business Use of Company & Private Vehicles. Appendix 1 details all reportable incidents which should be promptly reported to the EHS Manager, within a maximum of 24 hours.5.4 Commentary Drive Assessments will continue to be utilised, in order to assess driver behaviour and vehicle condition.5.5 Failure to report incidents/accidents within the 24 hour timeframe may result in the employee%u2019s car allowance and/or business mileage not being paid for that month. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS5.6 Allowances are calculated such that their cost to the company is broadly equivalent to that of providing a company vehicle. The car allowance is paid through payroll on a monthly basis and taxed accordingly. Employees opting for car allowances must bear all costs relating to their private vehicle even if used for business reasons except for business fuel and telematics. The employee must also ensure that they have suitable insurance cover and provide their own relief vehicle.5.7 The car allowance is a non-pensionable part of your total earnings and will not be included when calculating incentives.5.8 If an employee has the choice between a company vehicle and car allowance, HMRC review which hasa higher Benefit In Kind (BIK) value and the employee will be taxed on the higher of the two unless it isa Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV). Please review GOV.UK for the latest guidance.5.9 Car allowance levels may vary over time depending on a number of factors including the need to maintain Abbott's competitive position in comparison with other companies. Regular review will be undertaken and may result in changes to the amount paid. In the unlikely event of an adversechange being necessary, employees would be notified 3 months in advance and existing agreements will be taken into consideration.Please refer to BHR for your personal car allowance eligibility.5.9.1. Part TimersA pro-rata payment will be made if the employee works part-time. If you are part time you will automatically transition to the Fieldforce Car Allowance upon expiration of your vehicle lease or when commencing employment with the Company.