In exchange for the consideration of my job application by Burning Tree (BT) (hereinafter called “the Company”), I agree that:
Neither the acceptance of this application nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other Company practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain as an employee of BT, or otherwise to change in any respect the employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned, and that relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by the Owner and/or Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Both the undersigned and BT may end the employment relationship at any time, without specific notice or reason. If employed, I understand that the Company may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies, and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal at any time without previous notice. I hereby give BT permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others, and hereby release BT from any liability as a result of such contact.
I authorize any of the persons or organizations referenced in this application to give BT any and all information concerning my previous employment, education, or any other information they might have. I hereby relieve and release all persons or organizations of any liability for any information they may give.
I understand that as a condition of employment, I will be required to provide legal proof of authorization to work in the United States.
I understand that disclosure of my Social Security Number (SSN) is optional. The company may use the SSN for administrative tracking purposes and for identification of individuals. This is in accordance with the Federal Law U.S.C 552a Section 7(b).
I also understand (1) the Company has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment testing as well as testing after employment; (2) consent to and compliance with such policy is a condition of my employment; and (3) continued employment is based on the successful passing of testing under such policy. I further understand that continued employment may be based on the successful passing of job related physical examinations.
I understand that BT will check with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation or other organizations, for any criminal history in accordance with applicable statutes.
I understand that, in connection with the routine processing of this employment application, the Company may request from a consumer reporting agency an investigative consumer report including information as to my credit records, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. Upon written request from me, the Company, will provide me with additional information concerning the nature and scope of any such report requested by it, as is required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
I understand that my employment with the Company shall be probationary for a period of 180 days, and further that at any time during the probationary period or thereafter, my employment relation with the Company is terminable at will for any reason by either party.
