Tag: company vehicle

Ask the Expert: Should I Disclose Tracking of Company Vehicles?

By Janae Ruppert, Attorney, Holland & Hart LLP May 1, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 1, 2024

Question: Are we obligated by law to disclose that our company vehicles are geographically tracked? If so, what is the best practice when advising employees their company cars will be trackable at all times? Answer: As a general rule, employers aren’t required to provide notice or obtain consent to install tracking devices on company-owned vehicles. There […]

Dangerous driving: employer liable for unauthorized use of company vehicle

By Hannah Roskey Jan 11, 2015 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jan 11, 2015

by Hannah Roskey It is well understood that Canadian employers may be vicariously liable for the actions of their employees when the employees are acting within the scope of their duties. But surely not if the employee acts against the instructions of the employer? Maybe so, according to a recent panel of the Alberta Court […]