[gardenGirl600]

I interviewed with a county social service agency, was told by the hiring department that I "interviewed exceptionally well" and my references were checked immediately. I was then told that the background check would take place. I was informed that the decision as to whether they could offer me the job will lie with "risk management" because of the length of time that I have had a driver's license. This position does involve driving clients and children at times. The job posting states that applicants must have a "valid driver's license", Which I have. I had a license for nearly 4 years in college, then moved to NYC, where the license expired. I only renewed it last August because I was planning to leave NYC and would again need to drive on a regular basis. So in actuality I have nearly 5 years of a clean driving record, it's just that there has been a large gap of time (15 years) where I was not licensed. What do you think my chances are of being hired? I would love this job very much, but I'm feeling very worried. I'm also upset because I flew down from out of state for the interview, they checked my current employer's reference, and after all of that I'm being told that I may not be eligible :( I would not have wasted my time or money (or theirs) if I did not qualify for the position... again the posting stated that a valid driver's license is required, which I do have. My driving record is clean as well. Thanks for any information!

[JudyKayTee]

Are you asking if you have recourse due to the wording of the application concerning the license?

Unfortunately for insurance rating purposes you do not have X years of a clean driving record. You have 1 year - the past is too long ago to be considered. It is undoubtedly a question of your prospective employer being self insured and having to rate the risks.

I don't have a guess what they'll do.