Can my employer find out that I got a DUI conviction?

While there is no requirement that an employer be notified when one of their employees faces a DUI conviction, it may be difficult to keep that information secret. Such a revelation can have serious consequences in the workplace and, in some circumstances, can even result in a job loss.

Some of the most common ways that an employer can learn of a DUI conviction include:

• Newspaper reports about court hearings or appearances

• Phone calls or e-mails handled at work concerning the case

• If your job requires you to drive and your license is suspended, it may be inevitable that your employer learns of your DUI conviction

• If a job requires a clean driving record, they will be informed if you receive a DUI conviction

In some cases, you may be fired if you receive a DUI conviction, although this generally only occurs when your job requires a morality clause or a very positive public image, such as teaching or public service.

While many employers will be able to overlook one DUI conviction, others may not. For those who face sanctions or threats of a job loss over a DUI conviction, it is more important than ever to fight the charge and hope for reduced charges or a dismissal. In many cases, this will only be possible with the expert help of a DUI attorney with experience fighting and winning these cases.