Question: Do I have to let my employer know about a DUI?
Asked in Chicago, IL | December 9, 2024I was charged with a DUI in Illinois. I'm worried about how this will affect my current job, not to mention future employment. Is there a law that I have to tell my employer about the charges against me, or is it OK to not tell them?
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Free Consultation In Illinois, there are no laws that you have to disclose your DUI charge to your employer. However, that doesn’t mean you are free of any obligation to inform your employer. There are really 3 factors you have to take into consideration:
- Employer Policies: The company you work for may have strict guidelines requiring employees to disclose any criminal charges, including DUIs. It’s important to be familiar with your employer’s policy and to follow it accordingly.
- Professional Licenses: Certain professions have governing bodies that have strict guidelines for license holders. For example, healthcare workers or commercial driver’s license holders (CDL) may have additional obligations to report a DUI charge.
- Employment Contract: Your employment contract may have a clause that requires you to disclose any criminal charges.