I understand that the company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and separation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, creed, gender, color, age, national origin, disability, religion, citizenship, marital, armed forces or veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

I understand that this application will be given every consideration, but it is not a promise of employment. I understand that if I am hired, my employment will be for no definite period, regardless of the period or payment of my wages. I further understand that I have the right to terminate my employment at any time with or without notice, and the company has the same right. No one other than the President of the company, or their assignee, has authority to modify this relationship or to make any agreement to the contrary. Any such modification of agreement must be in writing.

I understand that the company reserves the right to require me to submit to a drug/alcohol test, prior to employment and at anytime during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

I understand that the company may investigate my driving record and my criminal record and that an investigative consumer report may be prepared whereby information is obtained through personal interview with my neighbors, friends and others with whom I am acquainted. I understand that I have the right to make a written request within a reasonable period of time to receive additional detailed information about the nature and scope of this investigation.

I, the undersigned, by my submission of this form, hereby authorize the release to Office Furniture Expo (OFE), and it’s assigned representatives and and all information, either verbal or written, contained in any personnel/employment records in the possession of any of my previous employers, including but not limited to – dates of employment, rates of pay, job titles, attendance history, reasons for leaving and if I am eligible for rehire. I further authorize OFE to speak with persons employed as my managers and / or supervisor during any of my previous employment, to gather information concerning my prospective employment with OFE.

I, the undersigned, by my submission of this form, agree that I will settle any and all previously unasserted claims, disputes of controversies arising out of or relating to my application or candidacy for employment, employment and /or cessation of employment with OFE, exclusively by final and binding arbitration before the Americans with Disabilities Act, the law of contract and the law of tort.

In the event of employment, I understand that any false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer.

THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED ACTIVE FOR A MAXIMUM OF FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS. IF YOUR WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT AFTER THAT TIME, YOU MUST RE-APPLY. DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM UNTIL YOU COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE STATEMENTS.