IMPORTANT-READ BEFORE SIGNING
APPLICANT’S STATEMENT AND AGREEMENT
I understand that completion of this application does not indicate that there are any positions open and does not in any way obligate the Company or any of its affiliated companies (the "Company") to hire me or to offer me a job. I also understand this application is kept open for 60 days after it is submitted to the Company. If I have not been contacted within this 60-day period and still wish to be considered for employment, I must fill out a new application.
I understand that if hired, my employment with the Company would be for an indefinite period of time and may be terminated by me or the Company at any time for any or no reason, with or without notice or cause, and that my employment would be one of at-will employment, except as may be provided by any collective bargaining agreement. No oral or written statements or assurances by any person within the Company will modify this at-will relationship or otherwise create an employment contract. An employment contract can only be entered into by a written agreement signed by an officer of the Company (and cannot be created through an exchange of e-mail correspondence between me and an officer of the Company).
I agree that, if I am hired, I will comply with all Company policies, procedures, and practices and understand that the Company may modify, amend and/or revoke any of its employment policies, procedures, practices, plans and benefits without prior notice or my consent. Furthermore, I agree that if I am hired, the Company will have the right to withhold all or part of my wages to offset any financial liability I may have to the Company, including loss of product and/or equipment through theft, carelessness or negligence, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.
I understand that if I am hired, I will be an “introductory” employee during the first 90 days of employment as defined in the Company’s Associate Handbook. During this introductory period, and after completion of this period, I understand that my employment relationship will continue to be at-will, terminable at any time for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice by either me or the Company.
I understand that if hired, I may be required at any time to submit to a drug test (which may include a urinalysis test), alcohol test, and/or medical examination, to the extent permitted by law, conducted by a licensed physician selected by the Company at Company's expense. I further understand that if substances detected by these tests are at or exceed the minimum acceptable levels as set forth by applicable law, it may result in my termination of employment, in the Company's sole discretion, in accordance with applicable law.
I understand that the Company will use all lawful methods of investigation, in its sole discretion that it deems reasonable and necessary to determine whether any employee has engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action. As a condition of employment, if hired, I agree to cooperate in any such investigation. As a condition of my employment, I voluntarily consent to the Company searching, with or without prior notice, my workspace and personal property that I bring on the Company's premises, to the extent permitted by law, and I recognize that refusal to cooperate in such searches would be grounds for discipline, including termination, in the Company's sole discretion.
I certify that I have read and understand the above paragraphs and that this application was completed by me. I further certify that all the information submitted on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information, omission, or misrepresentation of facts called for in this application or in interviews may be cause for the denial of my application or, if I am employed, discharge at any time. I also affirm that I have a genuine intent and no other purpose in applying for a position with the Company. I also agree that, if requested to do so, having to work overtime hours is a condition of employment.
During the course of employment at Empire Merchants, LLC, many associates have access to confidential information. It is important for many competitive business reasons as well as recruitment of personnel that all information be kept confidential within the company and that no disclosure is made outside. Therefore, as a condition of employment, all associates are to complete a statement of understanding as to the confidentiality of all information to which they have access and the proprietary right of the Company to all information on which they work.
If hired, you will have access to records and information which are proprietary and confidential to the Company. Disclosure of such information could be detrimental to associates, the Company, or its agents competitively, in business or in recruitment of company personnel. Disclosure of such company or agents’ records or information, therefore is grounds for dismissal from employment.
If hired, I will not, during or after the period of employment by the Company, use for myself or others, or divulge to others, or take with me any of the information or programs, including but not limited to manuals, organizational charts, associate lists or records, which I may develop or obtain as the result of my employment with the company;
- I agree and understand that, if hired, all work done by me on behalf of the Company during the course of my employment with the Company becomes the property of the company;
- If requested, I will execute any additional confidentiality agreement the Company may deem necessary for employment in certain areas of the Company
Please be advised that only our Human Resource Department is authorized to extend any formal offers of employment. Any offers that you may receive will be forthcoming from our Human Resources Department only.
Thank you for your interest in Empire Merchants, LLC