He was driving a commercial truck (non-cdl) for the last month illegally! Needless to say I take this very seriously. Is this grounds for dismissal? Also take into consideration that his primary job is to make deliveries.
2007-01-05 23:36:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My question is really the following: Will he able to claim uneployment if I fire him for this? I am tired of paying people to sit on their rear end at home while I work seven days a week.
2007-01-05 23:45:36 · update #1
It sounds like the driver's license is a direct condition of employment, so firing him sounds like the correct course.
Then you deny his unemployment, you should get a determination from your state unemployment agency and then you have around 10 days to respond. Depending on the rules for unemployment in your state, you should be able to deny him unemployment.
By not informing you of his status, he has put your company and your vehicles at risk. If he was pulled over they could have impounded your vehicle, not cool.
Good luck.
2007-01-05 23:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are in the USA.
Are you in an "Employment at will" state? If so, I should imagine that you could fire him on the spot.
Really though, you need to run this by an attorney. A few dollars now might save you thousands down the line. Given the circumstances, you would be well-advised to act immediately (Monday morning). Is there anything else you could have him do that doesn't involve driving whilst you investigate your options?
Whatever you do, this employee needs to know that it is a serious matter. You also need to ensure he does not endanger your whole business by driving. What if he has an accident? You are going to get the bill and your insurance will probably not cover it.
Edit: Frankly, unemployment claims are the least of your worries. I know it is a pain in the backside when your Experience Rating goes up but please do not factor this into your decision. If you do, then may I suggest that you are as guilty as he is? If you do not take him off the road now, that is exactly how the judge will see it too.
2007-01-05 23:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by skip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No record of traffic stops or citations issued to minors stopped with no DL are kept. They are not within the scope of the Department of Licensing law unless they caused an accident. A minor with no license can not be held lible for breaking a traffic law. (you will never see this on the evening news)....most states. California may be different, they are not normal or reasonable. Kids really need to learn their rights..
2016-05-22 22:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's grounds for dismissal... It's illegal for him to have been driving for you.
I'd fire him, simple as that. Nothing personal, but as the business owner I wouldn't feel like a fat lawsuit should he damage anything while on the job.
Edit: Also agree with hedy... You got to have the balls to fire people in business. I hate to tell people that they "did a crap job" and need to leave, but it's part of the job.
2007-01-05 23:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by Andre 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes this is grounds for dismissal because your company could get bad publicity for letting a illegal driver drive your vehicles so fire him and tello him to never come back :P
2007-01-05 23:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by Sammy T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It amazes me that you are in charge of this whole thing and half to ask us for a decision...perhaps you should be let go....grow some brass ones and can his butt!
2007-01-05 23:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really don't have any other options. What else could you trust him to do? (hypothetical)
2007-01-05 23:39:18 · answer #7 · answered by cards736 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋