Starting a new job can run you through the gamut of emotions, from happiness and excitement to apprehension and uncertainty. It's normal to feel this way. Remember, though, that through the changes you'll experience, one thing remains constant - your legal rights. Review this video clip to learn more about those rights and your responsibilities as a job seeker and employee. Access all the material referenced in this video and more here.
Start a New Job Video Transcript
Starting a new job can run you through the gamut of emotions, from happiness and excitement to apprehension and uncertainty.
It's normal to feel this way. Not only do you have new responsibilities to learn, but new coworkers to meet and company policies to follow. Just remember, though, that through all these changes, one thing remains constant - your legal rights. Do you know what they are?
If you're a job seeker, you may have thought about using an employment service to help you with your search. There are a number of different types of firms that you can use.
Make sure you know the differences between each, including what they offer, how much they charge and who pays, before you sign any agreements. Go to lawyers.com to get service descriptions and tips on how to protect yourself from potential scams.
Once you've identified a potential employer, be honest about your qualifications. Remember, lying on a resume, job application or during an interview can come back to haunt you. If you are hired based on false information, the employer has the right to fire you based on those lies.
And if you think you have any online profiles that could damage your reputation, follow the steps outlined on lawyers.com to erase those mistakes before your potential employer sees them. If not, you too could be one of the 43% of candidates eliminated by recruiters based on questionable information they found online.
Once you've landed a job interview, go to lawyers.com for guidance on the interview process. We'll explain what to do if you think you're a victim of discrimination, questions that legally can't be asked, and other concerns.
Finally, when you're offered a job, go to lawyers.com to learn about employment contracts, non-compete agreements, the implications of drug and alcohol testing, and much more.
If you want to contact an employment attorney in your area, visit the "Find a Lawyer" section on lawyers.com.
Have questions about other life events? Then go to the Life Events section on lawyers.com for more helpful video tips.