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Status Match
National, as well as AVIS will do a status match for any associate who wishes to
participate in the respective rewards program. Information on how to complete a status
match can be found on
Homefront
or by contacting the Travel department.
Rental Car Insurance
WSI associates who have booked through Hertz, National, Enterprise, AVIS and Budget
are to
decline insurance coverage (extra fee)
for Loss/Damage/Waiver (LDW) and
Personal Automobile Insurance (PAI)
when renting a car in the US
. However, when
traveling internationally or when using a rental car company other than Hertz, National,
Enterprise, AVIS and Budget, it is mandatory to accept LDW insurance coverage. This
also includes rentals in Canada and Puerto Rico.
Associates involved in an accident while operating a rental car must report the accident
to Corporate Risk Management via a Claims Reporting Worksheet or by calling 415-616-
8716 within 24 hours of the accident. Claims Reporting Worksheets can be found on
Homefront
at:
http://homefront.wsgc.com/content/homefront/document_library.html.Traffic Violations
Traffic violations, including parking tickets and towing charges, are the responsibility of
the driver and will not be reimbursed by the company.
Billing
All charges for rental cars should be charged on your individual credit card or a
Corporate T&E card and included on your expense report for reimbursement.
Guidelines for Operating Rental Vehicles
Spouses/domestic partners and travel companions are not authorized to drive a vehicle
that is to be used or rented for Company business unless the Company is paying for the
travel costs of that person.
Associates must abide by all guidelines specified in the rental agreement.
Associates must not misuse vehicles rented for business purposes. Misuse of a rental
vehicle on company business may subject the associate to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination.
Use of alcohol or controlled substances while operating a vehicle rented for Company
business is against the law and a violation of Company Policy which may lead to
disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
An associate who is unable to operate a rental vehicle due to alcohol or controlled
substances or for any other reason (illness, disorientation, etc) should arrange for an