Comments on: 8 Ways to Keep Your Chauffeurs from Suing You

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:44:18 +0000

Dave I was recently asked to step into a chauffeurs management position,after driving for two years . Any advice?

By: David Mayerhofer

David Mayerhofer — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:13:50 +0000

Actually, part of the problem is the fact that labor law isn’t clear when it comes to car service. Car service is a relatively new concept (last 25 years) and most transportation labor law is directed towards cabs and charter buses. Fortunately, a fair amount of case law now exists, but a lawsuit must be filed to enforce it.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:25:31 +0000

Considering that labor law, especially in California is very clear about when a Chauffeur is on duty and to be paid, “When an employee is under the control of the employer.”, the owner’s attitude seems to be, “Sue me.” They see lawsuits as a cost of doing business for a while. And they usually settle for much less then is actually owed. Diva Limousine is the latest large limo service to settle their wage and hour class action. This is years after Music Express and BLS where also forced to put their chauffeurs on the clock. It is high time that the wage and hour abuses by limo companies come to and end.

By: james

james — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:25:28 +0000

a happy employee = no problums for the companey and a unhappy employee can be a problum

By: Felix

Felix — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:22:24 +0000

It would benefit both employees and employers to abide by the advice laid down by the author. Most of the problems seem to derive from money, that employers foolishly want to keep to themselves, instead of sharing a little more of the wealth with those who make it for them. Both would benefit, with attitudes and moral improving dramatically to the satisfaction of all. It makes good business sense.