2025 Legislation Limits California Employers’ Use of Driver’s License Requirements

Effective January 1, 2025, and consistent with SB 1100 which amends California Government Code section 12940, California employers will no longer be able to include a statement in a job advertisement, posting, application, or other material that an applicant must have a driver’s license unless both of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) the employer reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position; and (2) the employer reasonably believes that satisfying the job function using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the employer. Alternative forms of transportation include, but are not limited to, using a ride hailing service, using a taxi, carpooling, bicycling, or walking.

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