This template gives you everything you need for a professional, customizable and legally binding Employee Application Agreement.
Not legally required, but smart for protecting your business. It covers what happens to application information, background check consent, and sets expectations about the hiring process. Helps avoid misunderstandings later.
Background check authorization, how you'll handle their personal information, equal opportunity statement, and what happens if they're not hired. Keep it simple but cover your legal bases.
They can be, especially the parts about background checks and information handling. Make sure you follow through on what you promise and comply with employment laws in your state.