A new law signed by Governor Newsom on September 28, 2024, will change the way California employers approach driver’s license requirements for job applicants. Starting January 1, 2025, employers can only require a driver’s license for positions where driving is expected to be part of the job function, and only if no alternative forms of transportation, such as ride-sharing or bicycling, would reasonably meet the needs of the business. Employers should begin assessing their hiring processes to ensure compliance with this new provision of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).