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    Default Can I Be Fired for Driving With an Expired License

    My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: CA

    My position is a desk job and I do not use my car, except for an occasional meeting. The staff person responsible for facility and company vehicle maintenance sent me an email saying he had seen my DMV notification that I needed to renew my drivers license, and to take care of it. I saw him later and asked why he knew that info and why he was asking. He said that sometimes he gets those notifications, even when a person does not drive company vehicles.

    So, I did take care of renewing my license, but the state takes 60 days to send it. Therefore, I am currently driving on an expired license.

    Like clockwork, he emailed me asking for a copy of my license the day before my birthday. I did not respond. Today he called me.

    I don't think it is any of his business - and he is kind of creepy to boot.

    But can I be fired for driving to/from work or to work meetings on an expired license? I can ride the bus easily, but can he get me for driving previously on an expired license?

    People suddenly disappear around here a lot, for no apparent reason, which is why I am asking this potentially, seemingly dumb question. Help!

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    Default Re: Can I Be Fired for Driving W/an Expired License

    The can certainly fire you. If your job requires driving, you may not even be able to qualify for unemployment.

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    Default Re: Can I Be Fired for Driving W/an Expired License

    My job does not require driving, except for to/from work. In fact, I can work from home on my computer. I am not a truck driver, if that is what you mean.

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    Default Re: Can I Be Fired for Driving W/an Expired License

    It really doesn't matter, Annelynn.

    You can be fired for no reason, or any reason not protected by law.

    Didn't you get a temporary license?

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    Default Re: Can I Be Fired for Driving W/an Expired License

    I am really confused. My driving has nothing to do with my job, and no one here has mentioned firing me. My boss has not been acting any differently, and we are making plans for the coming year.

    I understand at-will employment, but what does that have to do with this situation? I can take the bus and still do my job - license or no license, my company is not impacted. I don't feel compelled to share this personal information with this employee who had not indicated to me why he needs it.

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    Default Re: Can I Be Fired for Driving W/an Expired License

    You asked if you could be fired for driving with an expired license. The answer is yes, you can be fired for driving with an expired license. Since no law says you cannot be fired for driving with an expired license, you can.

    You didn't ask us what was the likelihood of it happening, or if it made sense, or why he needed this information. You asked if you could be fired. We answered that question.

    Do you have another question now?

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    Default Re: Can I Be Fired for Driving W/an Expired License

    Quote Quoting Annelynn
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    I am really confused. My driving has nothing to do with my job, and no one here has mentioned firing me. My boss has not been acting any differently, and we are making plans for the coming year.

    I understand at-will employment, but what does that have to do with this situation? I can take the bus and still do my job - license or no license, my company is not impacted. I don't feel compelled to share this personal information with this employee who had not indicated to me why he needs it.
    Then why did you post?

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