It all starts with the employment application, and getting it right is not as easy as it might seem for California employers!
California Employment Application
It all starts with the employment application, and getting it right is not as easy as it might seem for California employers!
Liability for employment practices often begins before anyone has ever even said “hello.” The seemingly innocuous job application – the very first step in the employee lifecycle, is fraught with risks and (as is so often the case with California employment law) it is what you don’t know that might come back to bite. What questions can be asked and how they can be asked are constantly changing and it is the responsibility of the hiring company to know this and to follow the rules. If a job application template has not been updated in a few years, there is a very strong chance that it is a major liability.
Fortunately, fpSOLUTIONS has done the heavy lifting for you and developed a California employment application that is fully compliant, up-to-date and simple. Including the necessary statements, disclaimer and authorizations, using this application will help assure that the employment relationship gets off to a good (and compliant) start.
This California Employment Application and any information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Any document(s) and information should be reviewed by your respective legal counsel for the state(s) and jurisdiction(s) in which your employees work and/or in which you operate to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state law, and to ensure that it is appropriate to your particular situation. This application is only intended to provide guidance and forms that relate to hiring in California. This is a non-exhaustive list of all federal or state laws and is not intended for use in other states. This resource focuses on basic hiring laws. The application does not guarantee that these laws apply to your business or your employees’ individual circumstances. There may also be additional requirements or necessary forms depending on factors such as your industry, union status, or government contractor obligations. Note that state and federal hiring laws are regularly updated and new laws are implemented; therefore, you should review all relevant laws in effect for any changes. This application is current as of the last revision date indicated in the document and is not warranted beyond that date. The materials are intended for personal use only and distribution without fpSOLUTIONS’ express written consent is prohibited.