Employment application process and requirements

¶ … new HR manager for this fictitious (private sector) company, which has hundreds of employees and is clearly obligated under Title VII and other major employment regulations. Rather than starting over from scratch with a brand new application form, many HR managers would likely take a look at the existing form first.

Using the table located at the very bottom of this document, identify the ten (10) items that are legally problematic* on this employment application form, why they are problematic, and what could possibly be in their place, if applicable. Use of the table is required.

*By problematic we are looking for possible violations of various employment regulations. Note that some may not be blatantly illegal, but, rather problematic and best to avoid as a best practice.

One final tip: Do not focus on stylist elements such as the layout of the application form or questions you do not "like." Focus only on the legally problematic items.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

ABC Payroll Company

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position applying for:

Desired Rate of Pay

$ per

PLEASE PRINT This application form has been reviewed for fairness and job-relatedness. Do not provide any unsolicited information. Disabled applicants can request reasonable accommodation in completing this application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completion of this application.

Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss

Last Name

First, Middle Initial

Maiden Name

(if applicable)

Present Address

Street

City/State/Zip

Telephone Number (day)

Email Address (if applicable)

Telephone Number (evening)

Telephone Number (alternate)

Are you a citizen of the United States? |_| Yes |_| No

Are you legally eligible to work in this country? |_| Yes |_| No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or arrested? |_| Yes |_| No If yes, give dates and explain. (Attach separate paper if necessary.) This does not automatically mean you will not be hired. The basis of the situation and how long ago are important. Give all of the facts so that an informed decision can be made.

Are you at least 18 years of age?

|_| Yes

|_| No

Date available for employment:

EDUCATIONAL DATA

School

Print Name, City, and State for Each School

Dates (mo/yr) of Attendance

Degree

Major Course of Study

High School

Graduate School

Other

Have you had any additional educational experience (other than data noted above), which relates to the job for which you are applying? |_| Yes |_| No

If yes, describe:

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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

List former jobs (most recent job first). ALL SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED. Account for all time periods including self-employment and military service. If you have military service, please note specifics of discharge, dates, etc. (Attach separate sheet(s), if necessary).

Employer

Dates Employed

Immediate supervisor

Address

Job Title

Telephone Number:

Work Performed

Reason for Leaving

Employer

Dates Employed