New Driver’s License Regulation for Employers: Effective January 2025

Many employers have historically asked job applicants if they have a valid driver’s license to ensure they have reliable transportation to get to work. However, this practice will need to change starting January 1, 2025. Employers should pay close attention to this new law to avoid potential legal pitfalls and ensure fair hiring practices.

SB 1100 was signed into law prohibiting employers from asking applicants about their driver’s license status unless it is relevant to their job. While some jobs do require employees to drive, many positions unnecessarily include a driver’s license as a requirement in job advertisements. Under the new law, if you wish to mandate a driver’s license, the job must meet a two-part test: 

• You must prove that driving is a necessary function of the position and 

• Demonstrate that no other form of transportation would provide comparable travel time or cost to the organization.

  
  

To ensure compliance with this new legal update, consider the following steps:

1. Review positions to determine if driving is in fact, a required function.

2. Review and revise job descriptions, postings, applications, and other employment materials to remove driver’s license requirements if the positions do not meet the two-part test.

3. Examine your employee handbook and other policies to ensure compliance.

   
   

Stay tuned for more detailed blogs about the new laws taking effect in 2025. If you have any questions about how to prepare for the upcoming changes, contact our consulting team here.