Employment

To the prospective employee:

Please read this document carefully. If you agree to the statements, terms, and conditions set forth herein, please initial each paragraph where indicated, and sign and date the form at the bottom. Please note that this agency does not perform background checks on all applicants. Only qualified applicants who have been through the interview process will be checked.

A. Verification of Accuracy of Statements Made In Employment Application:

I hereby certify that the information provided in my employment application (and any resume or other
materials submitted by me in connection with my effort to obtain employment with Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle is true, complete, and accurate; and I understand that any false or misleading information or significant omissions may disqualify me from any further consideration for employment with Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle, or could be justification for dismissal from employment, if discovered at any point after I have been hired or offered employment.

B. Release of Claims against Providers of References and/or Other Employment-Related Information:

With the exception of contacting my current employer (discussed below), I fully authorize the investigation and verification of any
statements made by me in my employment application (and, any resume or other materials
submitted by me in connection with my effort to obtain employment with Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle.

I expressly authorize you to contact all listed past employers and/or references. I further authorize any person, school, past employer, or other person, organization, or entity listed in my application, and any resume or other materials submitted by me to provide Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle. With any information requested that may be relevant and useful to them in making a hiring decision. I expressly release any such persons, organizations, or entities from any and all legal liability for making disclosure of any information about me, which it is permitted by law, to release.

C. Contact with Current Employer:

If, and only if, I have authorized you to contact my current employer, do I agree that the terms set forth in paragraph B also apply to my current employer.

I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application (and accompanying resume, if any) is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also understand and agree that any falsified information or significant omissions may disqualify me from further consideration for employment, and if discovered after I am hired, may result
in dismissal. I also affirm that I am making this application because I am sincerely interested in being hired by Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle (CCTXP) and not for any other purpose.
I also understand that if employment is offered and accepted, such employment is not for any specified term and can be terminated at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, by either CCTXP or me. I further understand that this application is not, and is not intended to be, a contract of employment and that my at-will
employment status cannot be changed except by a written document signed by the Executive Director of CCTXP. I further understand that no supervisor, manager, or other employee or representative of CCTXP, other than the Executive Director, has the authority to change the at-will nature of my employment and that any oral promises of
employment for a definite period or statements that are otherwise contrary to my at-will status are not binding upon CCTXP.

In consideration of my being considered for employment, I authorize a thorough investigation of my past employment and activities including criminal history, agree to cooperate in such investigation, and release from all liability or responsibility all persons and businesses requesting or supplying such information.
I understand that if offered employment, I will be required to submit to a drug screening test as a condition of employment. I further understand that refusing to submit to a test, or test results showing any detectable amount of illegal drugs; will disqualify me from being considered for employment.

I understand and agree that if I am hired I am required to read and abide by all rules and regulations of CCTXP governing the conduct of its employees, including the rules which prohibit the use or possession of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, firearms, or weapons of any kind in any office, work location, or facilities of CCTXP.
I understand that, during my employment, if CCTXP has reasonable suspicion that I am under the influence of alcohol or other substances while at work, and if it appears that I am having difficulty performing my job safely or effectively, I may be required to submit to alcohol/drug testing as a condition of continued employment. I also
understand that drug/alcohol screen tests may be performed on a reasonable suspicion, post-accident, periodic or random basis during my employment and that my refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test may result in immediate
dismissal.

I understand that CCTXP is a subscriber under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

If offered employment in a position which requires driving while on duty, I understand that being insurable by an automobile liability insurance carrier, having a safe driving record (which includes keeping a valid TEXAS driver's license); immediately reporting any accidents or traffic violations to CCTXP; and satisfaction of Department of Transportation and
State driving regulations, if applicable, are conditions of my employment or continued employment. If hired, I understand that should I fail to satisfy any of the above requirements, I may be subject to immediate job termination. I further understand that I may fail to meet these requirements due to traffic violations, regardless of fault, occurring on or off the job, before or during the term of employment.

I agree that, if I am hired, I will not, during the term of my employment, become associated with or engage in any work or business that is directly or indirectly competitive with CCTXP, or that otherwise conflict with the best interests
of CCTXP.

I represent and warrant to CCTXP that I am free to become employed by CCTXP and that I have no obligations to any former employer or otherwise that would prevent me from being hired by CCTXP. I further represent and agree that I have not and will not improperly disclose to CCTXP any confidential business information, trade secrets, or proprietary information belonging to any former employer or other party ("Confidential Information"). Moreover, I agree that if I am employed by CCTXP, I will not improperly disclose Confidential Information to which I gain access by virtue of my employment.

I certify that I am eligible for employment in the United States and that the documents I will furnish to verify my identity and eligibility are true and correct. I further understand and agree that, if offered employment, I will have three (3) business days to submit such documents to Human Resources, and that failure to submit such documents within three (3) business days will result in withdrawal of the offer of employment or, if employment has begun, termination from employment.