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Client Guide – Do I have to tell my employer?

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Updated 08/05/2025

Do I have to tell my employer about my DUI arrest?

  • Depends on the job: Review your employee handbook or workplace policies. If you have a union rep, they may be able to help.
  • Driving-related jobs: Disclosure is typically required if your duties involve driving, as you may deal with license suspension.
  • Failure to disclose: Not informing your employer when required could result in termination.

 

One of the most common questions we hear from clients, is “Do I have to tell my employer about my DUI?” to help answer this question, we spent a few minutes speaking with employment attorney, Elizabeth Farrell, who was happy to share some of her expertise:

Do people have to tell their employer about their DUI arrest?

EF: It really depends on their job. It’s important to consult any employee handbook to confirm what an employer’s policies are for disclosing criminal charges. If you drive for a living, then absolutely you should notify your employer because a DUI arrest will affect your driving privileges. Failure to disclose your arrest, when disclosure is mandatory, could be grounds for termination.

Can my employer fire me because of a DUI arrest?

EF: Oregon is an “at-will” state. Therefore, most working relationships are “at-will” relationships. This means that an employer can take any adverse action for any reason and no reason, as long as rationale is legal (e.g. no discrimination). In some cases, people may have a work contract that does not consider the relationship to be “at-will.” Instead, an employee can only be terminated for “just cause,” as defined by the contract. If a DUI arrest is not “just cause” for terminating the working relationship, under the terms of the contract, and the employee is fired anyway, that may be a different story.

Discuss the question, "do I have to tell my employer?" with the DUI experts at Reynolds Defense Firm

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We provide our clients with resources to help guide them through the far-reaching effects of a DUI. Our goal? Providing true peace of mind – an invaluable asset for achieving success both in and outside of the courtroom. If you have been arrested for DUI, call Reynolds Defense Firm for your free consultation. We have the unique ability to help you and your family, and we’re ready to help. Contact us today.

 

 

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