Is there protection for applicant not hired because of no driver's license?
HRCalifornia
The answer depends on whether the position for which they're applying requires a license.
California law expressly prohibits employers from including a statement in a job advertisement, posting, application or other materials that an applicant must have a driver’s license, unless the employer both:
- Reasonably excepts driving to be one of the job functions for the position; and
- Reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the employer.
Additionally, Vehicle Code section 12801.9 provides that it is a violation of the state
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