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When you're job hunting, it's important to know your rights. Need to know what employment at will means? Have questions about the arbitration agreement or other documents a new employer wants you to sign? Want information on drug testing? You'll find the answers you need here.
Applications, Interviews, and References
Answers to common questions about the hiring process.
Puffing up a resume or application can come back to haunt you.
How to get references that will help you land a job.
Testing and Background Checks
Learn the legal rules for polygraphs, medical exams, and other application tests.
Can prospective employers require you to take a drug test?
Learn about legal protections for applicants and employees with criminal records.
Learn the rules on social media searching.
First-Day Paperwork
Learn about the forms you'll be asked to sign as a new employee.
In a typical arbitration agreement, you give up the right to sue your employer for legal violations.
Hiring Lawsuits
If a former employer gives a false negative reference, you might have a legal claim.
Although hiring lawsuits are rare, there are some legal claims a rejected applicant might have against a potential employer.
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