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  1. #1
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    Default Drivers License or You Are Fired

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

    I have worked for my company for 3 years. Background checks, etc were conducted, turned out ok. I have transferred to another department within the company. They are required to run new background checks, drivers license checks since I transferred. My background is clean. I have no suspensions, no drivers record. Please note a drivers license check was not required originally.

    My bosses's approaches me and said that i cannot work here due to not having a drivers license, just a learners permit due to company liability. This was not stated in my offer letter or the job description as a requirement however there is "at will" clause.

    I was "forced" to sign a letter stating that I shall not drive to work. In that agreement, I am given 45 days to obtain my drivers license. They have stated that 45 days I do not receive my license, I am fired.
    Can they fire me for not having a drivers license when there is zero travel for a work position? ALSO I carpool with another coworker this whole time.

    Help!

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    Default Re: Drivers License or You Are Fired

    Yes, they can terminate you for not having a driver's license. In at-will employment, you can be terminated at any time for any reason that is not prohibited by law (ie age, religion, gender) or unless you have a bona fide employment contract or CBA to the contrary. The only possibility that the termination might be illegal is if you can't drive due to a medical condition (disability) as long as you can still do your job.

    It's just like you can quit at any time for any reason in at-will employment.

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