Applicant Statement
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I understand that Northern Neck Electric Cooperative requires certain information about my background to evaluate my qualifications of employment and to conduct its business if I become an employee of the Company. By signing below, I certify that the answers and information I have given here, in any interview, and in any accompanying resume or other documents are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree and understand that, if an employment relationship between NNEC and me is established, and subsequently the information given by me on this application is found to be false, misleading, incomplete or inaccurate, or if it is found that I have omitted from this application any material information, I will be subject to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, without notice at any time.
By signing below, I understand that an investigative report may be made by a consumer reporting agency, which may include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living, whichever may be applicable. The scope of such investigation, in accordance with applicable law, may include, but not be limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. If such an investigative report is made, I understand that I will receive notice that such a report has been requested, and that I will have the right to make a written request for a complete and accurate disclosure of additional information concerning the nature and scope of the investigation.
Further, I understand that NNEC will attempt to verify statements made on my application and/or made during my employment interview. By signing below, I authorize NNEC to investigate thoroughly all the answers and information I have provided relating to my application and during any interview and agree to cooperate fully with NNEC to permit NNEC to conduct its investigation. I authorize my former employers to release to NNEC information pertaining to my work record, my work habits and my work performance while in their employ. In consideration of NNEC’s review of this application, I release NNEC and all former employers from any liability as a result of the furnishing and/or receiving of this reference information.
I understand that NNEC reserves the right to require its employees to submit to blood tests or urinalysis for alcohol or drug screens, or to all inspection of bags (including purses or briefcases) or parcels brought into or taken out of the Company. I understand that refusal to submit to a urinalysis, blood test or search, when requested to do so, may result in termination of my employment. I also understand that, once a conditional offer of employment has been made, I may be requested to submit to a physical exam which may include an alcohol/drug screen.
I understand that if I am employed, NNEC is not offering me employment for any specified duration or for fixed terms but rather, is offering me employment at will, which either NNEC or I may terminate at any time, each in our discretion, without liability or obligation to the other. I also understand that no one at the Company is authorized to alter this at-will policy except the President, and then only in a writing specifically changing that policy. I understand and agree that any employee handbook I may receive will not constitute an employment contract, but will be merely a gratuitous statement of NNEC’s then-current policies.
I understand that if I am employed, federal law requires that I must produce documentation verifying my identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. I understand that any offer of employment I may receive is contingent upon doing so within the time period required by laws.
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I certify that I have read, fully understand and accept all terms of the foregoing Applicant Statement.