Tribal Organization will not hire me due to my DUIs

[Anishnabe2019]

I'm seeking employment in Michigan and was far along in the process with my tribal organization. I'm a registered member of a federally recognized tribe in Michigan. However, I have 3 DUIs over the span of 20 years, and their HR person phoned to tell me that I'm disqualified from going any further, as their insurance company will not insure me. The job requires some driving back & forth between the two main casinos. They gave me no options.

However, as an active participant in the tribe's forums and meetings, I do have privilege in opening a can of worms and discussing some possible solutions. For example, I would like to propose drafting an employment contract that stipulates my operating a personal vehicle. Then includes a migration to a company vehicle if there are no further moving violations of any kind within two years.

Or, online, somebody wrote that an employee that drives to various locations in a personal vehicle and is then reimbursed mileage at the government rate. The company avoids the increase of insurance but is potentially liable for anything that happens while the employee is conducting company business. This option sinks me. Is it possible to mitigate company liability?

I realize that this issue many involve an attorney familiar with Indian Law, and the tribe is a sovereign nation, but it also happens at every company in the US. Some companies outright fire an employee who gets a DUI while employed if driving is part of their duties.

What other (creative) solutions could be proposed?

Very kind regards,
H.G.F.

 

[quincy]

I do not see that you are in any position to propose any sort of employment contract with any company.

You do not qualify for the position you applied for. It is probably best if you look for a job that does not require driving.

 

[Anishnabe2019]

I do not see that you are in any position to propose any sort of employment agreement. You do not qualify for the position you applied for.

It is probably best if you look for a job that does not require driving.

I'm a member of this tribe. Of course, I can propose a solution. We have regular tribal meetings and discuss a wide array of topics.

 

[quincy]

I'm a member of this tribe. Of course, I can propose a solution. We have regular tribal meetings and discuss a wide array of topics.

If you do not qualify for a job, no solution you propose is going to change that.

To what tribe do you belong?

 

[Anishnabe2019]

You don't need to know what tribe.

To reiterate my initial posting: I'm seeking possible solutions. If you have something to contribute, post away.

 

[quincy]

You don't need to know what tribe.

To reiterate my initial posting: I'm seeking possible solutions. If you have something to contribute, post away.

No. I don't accept that proposal.

Let me propose a solution. You tell me the name of your tribe and I will see what I can do to point you in the direction of employers who will overlook your history of DUIs.

 

[Anishnabe2019]

No, I'm smart and succinct. This is an executive position that I could land anywhere else immediately. So, I've already moved onto other job interviews. But, if someone has encountered this problem with a positive outcome, I'd like to hear from him or her.

 

[Anishnabe2019]

No. I don't accept that proposal.

Let me propose a solution. You tell me the name of your tribe and I will see what I can do to point you in the direction of employers who will overlook your history of DUIs.

I've already got those job interviews lined up with those companies. Information about organizations that hire candidates with criminal histories are updated online frequently.

 

[quincy]

No, I'm smart and succinct. This is an executive position that I could land anywhere else immediately. So, I've already moved onto other job interviews. But, if someone has encountered this problem with a positive outcome, I'd like to hear from him or her.

I've already got those job interviews lined up with those companies. Information about organizations that hire candidates with criminal histories are updated online frequently.

Well, then. Great! You seem to have found a solution to your problem. You apply for jobs that do not care that you have a history of DUIs. These generally will be jobs that do not require driving as part of your employment duties.

Good luck.