I have already worked for a company & they said so long as it was over 3 years old it was fine, I just wondered if anyone knew where I stood legally.
They have asked if I have a full UK licence which i have said yes, but surely they would ask about convictions before employing someone?
Just worried if I accept a job & then they say we cant emply you because of this reason.
Please help, & i would never drink & drive again.
2007-09-04 04:43:19 · 15 answers · asked by silly 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
The only reason I would think that this would affect your chances of the job is for the company you are employed by paying your insurance as it is likely to be higher than a person without a drink driving conviction..
2007-09-04 04:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to declare all offences. In fact in application forms for the establishment I work for there is a section that asks about any convictions you may have. If I was your employer and you did not own up and one day something came up that would question your 'clean' licence I would have grounds to sack you. Start as you mean to go on - with honesty. If it is an old offence and you have been clean since an employer is not allowed to let this stand in your way as it will be discrimination. Every organisation adheres to an Equal Opportunity Policy.
2016-05-21 01:41:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they ask and you lie then they can sack you. If they do not specifically ask you, whether in person or on any form then you dont have to tell them.
If they did a CRB check then it wont matter because they will already know.
In my experience, ALL employers, regardless of the job you are going for will ask, either on a form or will at least do a CRB check.
Did they ask your permission to do a CRB check? An they will want to see your licence, which will have the conviction on it.
2007-09-04 05:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by futuretopgun101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally when you take on a company car your employer will need a copy of your licence to forward to his insurers.
It's worth mentioning, but I doubt it will stop you getting the job as it's being offered on your ability as a rep, not your history as a driver.
Very, very few people have a clean licence so the insurance will be unlikely to be prohibitive.
2007-09-04 04:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Ring of Uranus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they ASK for any prior convictions, you must disclose it. You ruin your chances of getting the job by lying -more quickly than if you just admit it. However - if driving is a part of the job responsibilities as a sales rep, then they may not be able to hire you as you'll be too much of a risk. Ask the HR person.
2007-09-04 04:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer about how it would work in the UK as I'm in the US, but I'll tell you how that works over here.
On job applications, there's usually a spot to fill out any criminal convictions within a certain period of time. It states on the app that having a conviction does not eliminate your chances for the job, but they have a right to be made aware of it.
The best thing you can do is be upfront about it. I can almost guarantee you that if they find out about it on their own, and learn that you tried to hide it, you definitely won't be employed there any longer.
2007-09-04 04:49:10 · answer #6 · answered by spmdrumbass 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It really depends on what criteria the company apply. They may not be in the slightest concerned or they may indeed be unable to employ you in a role involving a company car - this criterion would be driven by their insurers. They would find out, too, so you ought to be up front about it. It's a "relevant fact", so failure to disclose it could be construed as gross misconduct.
2007-09-04 07:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bloody drink drivers,you should never be allowed back behind the wheel again,you shouldn't be called drink drivers ,The term should be Going equipt to kill.
I certainly wouldn't give you a job as a rep,what you should do is go and get a job clearing up the mess after the road accidents,I did that for a short while and it's not nice believe me.
And as for "i would never drink again" here's one for you,"a leopard never changes it's spots"
2007-09-04 04:59:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the terms and conditions of disclosure contained in your contract of employment. Read the proposed contract carefully. Careful questioning of the potential employer at interview would perhaps clarify the situation. Be careful not to alert them to your line of questioning.
2007-09-04 04:52:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your employers will be providing insurance for you to drive the car. It is ESSENTIAL that you tell them. Ideally give it to them in writing and make them sign a copy for you to keep. When it comes to the crunch It's you driving and first in the line to be sued if the insurance is declared invalid
2007-09-04 21:25:42 · answer #10 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋