Discriminatory?
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 702
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From: Florida
Read his post again.....In my own words here is the way understand his statement......."he said the company he works for just posted a restriction banning the use of motorcycles for work related business". His company has not banned using a motorcycle on personel time or to and from work. He also said "next thing they may try to do is tell them what they can drive to work"
My company restricts employees from the same thing, and also includes other restrictions like using a personal airplane for company business.
Steve
My company restricts employees from the same thing, and also includes other restrictions like using a personal airplane for company business.
Steve
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,616
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From: Mid West
The main rub is corporate training, they REQUIRE us to drive down the night before and come into training at normal start time but they don't pay us until the normal start time. They do pay mileage but as I understand that is a 'reimbursement' for my expenses and NOT compensation as pay. Even then they say NO BIKES if we do not take the mileage, that is the BS part.
We are taking this through a attorney and his take so far is BS.
We are taking this through a attorney and his take so far is BS.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 666
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From: Bay Area, CA
What a load of crap. In this age of trying to reduce traffic, reliance on foreign oil, and the strain on the environment, you would think companies would want us to ride motorcycles! Hopefully, a judge would get that.
This crap about insurance costs going up - the whole fear complex in general - is killing this country.
I hope the corporate clown who is pushing this keels over from a brain aneurysm ... he would have been safer on a motorcycle.
This crap about insurance costs going up - the whole fear complex in general - is killing this country.
I hope the corporate clown who is pushing this keels over from a brain aneurysm ... he would have been safer on a motorcycle.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Decatur, Alabama
If you are on company time then it's their rules.
If you were to be involved in a wreck with your scooter while conducting business for your job then they are liable for the damages, workman's comp, lost time accident, etc.. Not hard to understand and yes, it sucks.
What really sucks (at least for you) is that I get to run errands all the time while I'm at work on my scooter.
If you were to be involved in a wreck with your scooter while conducting business for your job then they are liable for the damages, workman's comp, lost time accident, etc.. Not hard to understand and yes, it sucks.
What really sucks (at least for you) is that I get to run errands all the time while I'm at work on my scooter.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
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Because of the inherent risks of motorcycles, I believe the company can mandate rules against riding IF your riding is on company time.
As far as discriminatory, the rule must be applied to all concern in the company. IMO, this is an issue that is applied to motorcylist, not an issue of motorcyclist vs cagers.
Just my opinion.
As far as discriminatory, the rule must be applied to all concern in the company. IMO, this is an issue that is applied to motorcylist, not an issue of motorcyclist vs cagers.
Just my opinion.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 350
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From: Fort Wayne, Indiana
If they impose the restriction of riding a bike on company business, then I would hope they will also detail what kind of car can be driven and how the maintenance is done on the death traps some of the people I know drive. They have more exposure on that than riding a bike. I ride everyday I can. I am down for the winter due to the weather.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Augusta, GA
It is their nickel and their company, they can pretty much do what they want to when you are on company business. If you don't like it, you always have the option to quit. Now if they try to tell you not to ride to work, that is bullsh*t and probably could not be enforced.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: El Cajon Ca.
I ride while on the clock and get paid millage too. It's rare though. I have a company truck that I drive while at work. I sometimes have to go to a remote location on my way home and then it will be on my bike.
I hate companies that try to rule every aspect of your life. Tell you how to groom yourself and how long your hair can be. I mean WTF is this **** Germany?
I hate companies that try to rule every aspect of your life. Tell you how to groom yourself and how long your hair can be. I mean WTF is this **** Germany?
Last edited by BLKBAGGER; Dec 20, 2009 at 02:24 PM.