Employer Support Letter for Hardship or Restricted Driver’s License Template

[Company Letterhead, if available]

[Your Full Name]
[Your Job Title]
[Company/Organization Name]
[Company Street Address]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

[Date]

[Name of Court / DMV / Licensing Authority]
Attn: [Judge’s Name / Hearing Officer’s Name / Department]
[Street Address]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code]

1. Introduction and Employee Identification

Re: Employer Work Letter in Support of Hardship / Restricted Driver’s License – [Employee’s Full Name], License No. [Driver’s License Number, if known]

Dear [Judge’s Last Name] / [Hearing Officer’s Name] / [“To Whom It May Concern”],

I, [Your Full Name], am the [Your Job Title] at [Company/Organization Name]. I am writing this letter in support of [Employee’s Full Name] and [his/her/their] request for a hardship or restricted driver’s license.

2. Company and Employment Information

[Company/Organization Name] is a [brief description of company or organization] located in [City, State/Province].

[Employee’s Full Name] has been employed with our company since [Employment Start Date] in the position of [Employee’s Job Title]. In this role, [he/she/they] is responsible for:

• [Key Job Duty 1]

• [Key Job Duty 2]

• [Key Job Duty 3]

[He/She/They] typically works [full-time/part-time] and is scheduled to work [days of the week] from approximately [start time] to [end time].

3. Awareness of License Suspension and Basis

It is my understanding that [Employee’s Full Name]’s driver’s license was [suspended/revoked] in connection with [brief description, such as “a DUI-related matter on [Date],” “driving-related violations,” or other reason, as appropriate]. I recognize that driving is a serious responsibility and that this situation arose from conduct that the law does not permit.

4. Impact of License Suspension on Employment

The loss of [Employee’s Full Name]’s driver’s license has had a significant impact on [his/her/their] ability to travel to and from work and, in some cases, to carry out work-related duties. In particular:

• [Description of how the employee currently gets to work and any difficulties or delays.]

• [Description of whether the job requires occasional or regular driving between sites, to customers, or for deliveries, if applicable.]

• [Description of any effect on work hours, reliability, or scheduling caused by the suspension.]

Despite these challenges, [Employee’s Full Name] has made efforts to remain employed and to meet job responsibilities.

5. Employee’s Work Performance and Character

During the time [Employee’s Full Name] has worked at [Company/Organization Name], [he/she/they] has generally demonstrated the following qualities:

• Reliability and punctuality in attending work and completing assigned tasks.

• Professional and respectful behavior toward coworkers, supervisors, and customers.

• Willingness to take responsibility for duties and to follow workplace rules and policies.

Based on my experience as [his/her/their] employer/supervisor, I consider [Employee’s Full Name] to be a [brief description, such as “hard-working,” “dependable,” “conscientious”] employee.

6. Positive Changes and Efforts Since the Incident

Since the time of the license suspension and underlying incident, I am aware that [Employee’s Full Name] has taken steps to address the situation, which may include:

• Participation in [DUI education, treatment, counseling, or related programs], if applicable.

• Use of alternative transportation to work, such as rides from others, public transportation, or rideshare services.

• Compliance with court, probation, or DMV requirements to the best of [his/her/their] ability.

From what I have observed, [Employee’s Full Name] appears to understand the seriousness of this situation and is attempting to avoid any repeat conduct.

7. Employer’s Opinion and Support for Hardship / Restricted License

In my opinion, [Employee’s Full Name] has taken this matter seriously and is making an effort to move forward in a responsible manner. The ability to drive under a hardship or restricted license — limited to essential purposes such as work, treatment, and other court-authorized activities — would greatly assist [him/her/them] in maintaining employment and meeting financial and family obligations.

I respectfully request that the Court / DMV / licensing authority consider granting [Employee’s Full Name] a hardship or restricted driver’s license, subject to any conditions it deems appropriate, so that [he/she/they] can continue working and contributing positively to our workplace and community.

8. Closing and Contact Information

Thank you for taking the time to review this letter and consider my perspective as [Employee’s Full Name]’s employer/supervisor. If you require any additional information or wish to verify the details provided, I may be contacted at [phone number] or [email address].

Respectfully,

[Your Signature, if printed]
[Your Full Name]
[Your Job Title]
[Company/Organization Name]
[Date]