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If you are injured while driving a vehicle on Company business, your injuries may
be covered under workers’ compensation. If you are on your way to or from
work, you may not be considered on Company business.
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If a passenger is injured while riding with you in your vehicle on Company
business, that person may be covered under workers’ compensation. You may
be personally liable to any passengers, however, if their injuries result from your
negligence.
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If the vehicle is your property, you are responsible for obtaining auto physical
damage (property) insurance for it. Your property insurance will cover damage to
your property (although your insurer may pursue a liable third party to recover
repair costs). Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is not responsible for damage to your
vehicle, unless the damage is caused by WSI’s negligence.
A car allowance is intended to cover your cost of operating your vehicle on Company
business, including the cost of insurance, maintenance, gas and the cost of any
deductible level you have chosen. Mileage reimbursements do not apply to associates
with car allowances. Only certain, company approved associates, qualify for car
allowances.