Labour Law

Can You Dismiss an Employee for Losing Their Driver's Licence?

Few situations create more uncertainty for employers than discovering that an employee has lost their driver's licence.

A long-serving employee walks into the manager's office and says:

"I've lost my driver's licence."

For some businesses, the impact is minimal.

For others, it is immediate.

The employee may be a truck driver, security officer, technician, sales representative or courier. Driving is not simply part of the job—it is an essential requirement of the position.