Employer insists I sign a personal credit agreement

[Widget42]

Hi Everyone.

I travel extensively on business, as do many employees at my company. The company has a "company credit card" that it says I must use for expenses. I have not signed anything, and have been using my personal cards for many years. The problem is that the "company credit card" is not actually a company card, it is a personal card in which the company has an interest. The credit agreement cites myself as being responsible for the card (and expenditure), not the company.

I have several personal credit cards, and see no reason why I need another for the companys convenience. Can the company force me to sign a personal credit agreement?

Thanks.

[cal37]

Short answer no they can not force you to sign anything never mind a credit agreement.

[Widget42]

OK, thanks. But if the company take disciplinary action against me for not following this company policy, do I have any legs left to stand on?

[cal37]

Yes you do have a leg to stand on, there is no way a company can force you (policy or not) to sign a credit agreement. Tell them you are happy to use a company card, so long as they are responsible for the card.

If they try and take you to task over it, raise a grievance and see the meeting through. Let them know you will seek legal advice and if necessary take the matter up at an ET.

[Trojan1401]

Widget,

My company has said the same but I don't want to either as it's a charge card. Basically it's so they get a bit of a "deal" from the issuer.

They could perhaps refuse to pay expenses but then what would they do ? Can't sack you as they cannot insist on you taking out a personal card.

[cal37]

They can not refuse to pay expenses that you incue doing you job.If they did you can take them to task for it.