My employer wants to copy my driving licence but i have been told it is not legal to do that. Is this true?
2007-01-27 21:04:45 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your employer is REQUIRED to photocopy your driver's license and your social security card according to immigration law.
You have every right to refuse, but if you do, you won't work there (not legally, anyway).
2007-01-27 21:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
its not illegal in the UK, it is however NOT a legal requirement (but be expected to bring in other forms of ID such as your birth certificate etc)
employers use it as a form of photo ID that will probably go onto your file, it doesnt even matter if it is a colour copy as if your license is genuine, when copied the holograms wont appear on the copy. If your uncomfortable giving your boss a copy, he may ask for other forms of ID including your passport, utility bills etc....its just to prove you are who you say you are.
If you job requires the use of a comapny vehicle or your are transporting people for work purposes in your car then its a requirement that they have a copy of your driving license, basically to prove your can drive, some companies require it for insurance reasons, and some require it if you need to claim money back on travel expenses
also if your job requires a CRB check then there is a set list of documents/forms of ID they require to do a check, you can get away without giving them your license for this but you will need to provide bank statements/bills/birth & marriage certificate.
2007-01-27 21:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by Becci 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not unusual in the UK. Nowadays your employer is legally required to obtain proof of your identity. Driving licence is the easiest way.
2007-01-27 21:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by leekier 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your employer is allowed to photo copy your driving licence, if it is necessary for your job, i.e. if you drive a company vehicle. If your job does not involve driving, then you should ask him why he want a copy of it, and if there is no justifiable reason for it refuse.
2007-01-27 21:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it is within the law ,to do this ,
especially if your job involves driving a company vehicle .
it is also considered a good indication of your identity
they can keep a copy on their files as confirmation .
The licence itself ,remains in your keeping .
>^,,^<
2007-01-27 21:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are required to make a copy of it. You will not be able to work for almost anyone in the US if you don't.
there will be 100's of time in your life your DL will have to be photo copied
2007-01-28 03:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your job involves you driving their vehicles, they might need a copy for personnel records for insurance purposes - to show you have a valid or clean licence appropriate to the class of vehicle you'll be driving.
2007-01-27 21:10:31 · answer #7 · answered by indie_girl79 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Get a state issued identity card. i trust all states have them. at the same time as going right into a bar or club or another position i do not want to carry my finished wallet i am going to in user-friendly words carry my identity card and money. It cost me $9 on the DMV in PA.
2016-12-03 03:38:12 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its legal for security reasons and if you are driving a company vehicle insuance purposes. as well as a copy of your previous p45 and any other socail forms they require
2007-01-27 22:25:04 · answer #9 · answered by Snot Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do they want to do this? Are you a driver or do you just work in an office? In any event; your employer would be infringing crown copyright in making a copy of a driving licence.
2007-01-27 21:08:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
To go on your Employee File can do as a reference that you do have one and may be if you use a company Vehicle...
2007-01-27 22:52:58 · answer #11 · answered by §§ André §§ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋