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Hi everyone,

I have a query and would be grateful for some feedback from you.

I have just started à new job that comes with à company car, or car allowance. sadly, just before i started job i had à seizure and now have a diagnosis of epilepsy so cannot drive. My colleagues either have the car or the allowance, plus 40p a mile,but, i am not receiving anything because i am not driving. The allowance is an extra £4,000 on top of salary. My Argument is that although a car or car allowance is to do company business, the employee Also gets the perk of being able to Use this to get to work and other personal activities.


I have to pay for trains and taxis. I have Managed to get Access to work agreed which is helpful. I feel i should be paid the same as other 'driving staff' i.e. the allowance and 40per mile and Use It as i please to do my work related tasks and whatever. I feel as if i am being discriminated against because i don't drive, but, i am getting about and doing the Job like other staff.

What does everyone think?

Does anyone know what the rules are on car allowances?

Many thanks for any feedback.

Julie
 
Apologies for all the capitals being in the wrong place on previous post, i struggle to Type on my phone xx
 
I don't know if you could try talking to you boss about this?

Maybe save the receipts from trains and taxis (if you can get them) and turn them in to prove that you are using the money for work issues? I know that people with a car do get the benefits of using it for personal business but you might be able to get some money back.
 
Try ringing one of the epilepsy charities in the UK?

I think if you are getting access to work they will probably argue that your out of pocket expenses costs to work are being covered.

The only other possibility I can think of is if mobility is an issue for you looking into a PIP and if you we're entitled to that you may get disabled working tax credits depending on your circumstances.

Good luck with your search for info, please feed back what you find out.

Jen
 
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