I am embarrassed to admit I did not consider that. However, it is a possibility. If a LEO or LE communications operator runs the Driver License for them, the CHL would show. Doing that can cost the person their job, a HUGE fine and also a fine to the agency, I believe.Charles L. Cotton wrote:It sounds to me like that have someone running a check on their TDLs. (this used to be called a CPL, but that may have changed.) That's a big "no-no."
Chas.
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- Tue May 15, 2007 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Employers and CHL Discovery
- Replies: 54
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- Tue May 15, 2007 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Employers and CHL Discovery
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7333
Re: Employers and CHL Discovery
The only way is to request, in writing, your CHL status from DPS.IcheeWaWa wrote:I signed a form yesterday allowing them to perform a background check on me. One other person in my department did the same. Today, HR knows that we have a CHL. I have not moved in the past 10 years or so. I'm just wondering how it turned up.txinvestigator wrote:IcheeWaWa wrote:I recently started a job with a new company which has a strict No Weapons policy. Part of the written policy manual states that a CHL holder is required to notify HR. Additionally, they want a photocopy of the license. Can they require this?
What would prevent them from requiring it? Texas is an "at-will" employee state. Meaning they can fire you for any non-federally protected reasons like race, gender, religious belief, etc.
There is no real way to compel you to disclose your status; however, if you lie and they discover your deception they can terminate you.
I'm not going to lie about it. They know about it...so that would be that :)
First, what is a "standard background check"? Second, no they did not discover your status on any check (assuming you have a Texas CHL) other than requesting your status from DPS in writing. If your employer did that, then DPS will notify you at your address on file. Have you moved from the address on your CHL?I was also shocked to learn that my license holder status was revealed on a standard background check. Shouldn't I have gotten a letter from the DPS?
I am a Private Investigator and Personal Protection Officer (think armed bodyguard) in addition to teaching CHL/firearms. Believe me, a resource where I could, in 24 hours, know if a person possessed a CHL would be invaluable.
- Tue May 15, 2007 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Employers and CHL Discovery
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7333
Re: Employers and CHL Discovery
IcheeWaWa wrote:I recently started a job with a new company which has a strict No Weapons policy. Part of the written policy manual states that a CHL holder is required to notify HR. Additionally, they want a photocopy of the license. Can they require this?
What would prevent them from requiring it? Texas is an "at-will" employee state. Meaning they can fire you for any non-federally protected reasons like race, gender, religious belief, etc.
There is no real way to compel you to disclose your status; however, if you lie and they discover your deception they can terminate you.
First, what is a "standard background check"? Second, no they did not discover your status on any check (assuming you have a Texas CHL) other than requesting your status from DPS in writing. If your employer did that, then DPS will notify you at your address on file. Have you moved from the address on your CHL?I was also shocked to learn that my license holder status was revealed on a standard background check. Shouldn't I have gotten a letter from the DPS?