Can I be fired for driving with a suspended/revoked license?
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Can I be fired for driving with a suspended/revoked license?
I am a financial advisor and cover 5 different branches for work. I recently lost my license do to drunk driving. Can I be fired because I drove my car once while my license has been revoked/suspended? I am 100% commision and I pay all my own travel expenses.
Asked on December 20, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you don't have an employment contract, you are an employee at will. An employee at will, unfortunately, can be fired literally at will--at any time, for any reason. Therefore, your employer could fire you for not having a licence, for driving with a suspended license, or for having had a DUI.
On the other hand, if you have an employment contract, it's terms may be enforced, and you may only be terminated in accordance with its terms.
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