Can I require all new hires to show me their driver's license?
HRCalifornia
Unless driving is required for the job, there is no reason to ask a new hire or current employee to show a driver's 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 expects 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.
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