Can my employer require me to get a certain type of driver’s license when it is not a requirement for my normal job duties?
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Can my employer require me to get a certain type of driver’s license when it is not a requirement for my normal job duties?
I was hired 3.5 years ago as an HR/compliance manager for a transportation company. The owner is now demanding that I get a Class E license with an endorsement, so I can occasionally drive customers. This would be in addition to the position I currently hold, mainly to fill the void of not having enough drivers. I do not have a desire to have this license nor am I comfortable driving passengers. Can he demand that I do this?
Asked on August 29, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Alaska
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Does reqiring you to obtain such a license violate the terms of an empoyment contract or union agreement? Does it in some way constitute some form of legally actionable discrimination? If not, then as an "at will" worker your company can set the conditions of your employment much as it sees fit. For your part you can either refuse to get this license or quit.
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