{"id":1146,"date":"2017-11-22T19:20:23","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T19:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrdirectapps.com\/blog\/?p=1146"},"modified":"2018-12-13T20:29:07","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T20:29:07","slug":"how-to-make-sure-your-companys-job-application-is-compliant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrdirectapps.com\/blog\/how-to-make-sure-your-companys-job-application-is-compliant\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Sure Your Job Application Steers You Right"},"content":{"rendered":"You want to hire the best person for the job. What you don\u2019t want to do is use a non-compliant job application that doesn\u2019t include mandatory language \u2014 or asks inappropriate questions. Many businesses simply aren\u2019t aware of which questions can be considered illegal to have on employment applications.\r\n\r\nIn the HRdirect Small Business Hiring Practices Survey, 91% of small businesses claimed they were somewhat or completely confident that their application materials don\u2019t include illegal questions. Yet, when asked which questions are illegal to ask during the hiring process, only 63% owners answered incorrectly.<\/em>\r\n\r\nLet\u2019s map out the biggest employment application roadblocks that could cause you to swerve into legal trouble.\r\n
<\/a><\/div>\r\nAn attorney-approved, fully compliant job application helps you screen candidates according to the latest legal requirements. Get the job-related information you need to find the best candidate with the Job Application Smart App<\/a>. It allows you to post the application on your website, email the link to candidates AND print unlimited paper copies. It also keeps you compliant with the most up-to-date state specific requirements. Get started on your new-and-improved job app journey today!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You want to hire the best person for the job. What you don\u2019t want to do is use a non-compliant job application that doesn\u2019t include mandatory language \u2014 or asks inappropriate questions. Many businesses simply aren\u2019t aware of which questions can be considered illegal to have on employment applications. 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