DISCLOSURES
The Bank is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The information collected by the Bank in this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and to maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with a handicap/disability may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation under applicable law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Bank. Please inform the Bank’s Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The Bank requires applicants and current employees, where permitted by law, to satisfactorily complete a background check. The Bank uses a consumer reporting agency to obtain background check information and conducts all background checks in compliance with applicable law. The Bank provides applicants with a separate disclosure and authorization form prior to conducting any background check.
As an FDIC-insured financial institution, the Bank will consider, among other factors, an applicant or employee’s potential job duties or job duties and the restrictions set forth in Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S. C. §1829), in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of a background check. Applicants can find more information about Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance at https://www.fdic.gov/bank-examinations/section-19.
The Bank at its own expense, arranges for a bond for each of its employees. The Bank may not offer an applicant employment if the Bank has difficulty securing a bond for such applicant with a bonding company.
PLEASE READ THE CERTIFICATION BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. If you have any questions regarding the Certification please ask the Bank’s Human Resources Department before signing it.
CERTIFICATIONS
I authorize the Bank to make inquiries regarding my work and educational history from any of my past employers (with the exception of my current employer, if I have indicated in response to “If you are currently employed, may we contact your present employer” on page ___of this application as “no”) and from educational institutions that I have attended. I release the Bank from any and all liability or damage for requesting and/or issuing this information.
I understand that if I receive a conditional offer of employment from the Bank, in accordance with applicable law, the Bank will conduct a background check where the Bank will seek a consumer report to determine my suitability for employment. I acknowledge that the Bank will provide me with a separate disclosure and authorization form prior to conducting any background check. . I understand that my failure to timely complete and sign such disclosure and authorization form may result in termination of the Bank’s consideration of my employment application.
I understand that any employment with the Bank is contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and my eligibility to work in the United States. I understand that if I am hired, I must provide proof of my identity and my eligibility to work in the United States. If I do not provide such proof within three (3) business days of my hire, I understand that the Bank may terminate my employment.
I understand that, if I am hired, my employment with the Bank will be at will and may be terminated by the Bank or me at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. I understand that no documents or statements of the Bank, including this job application, will constitute a contract of employment for a definite period. I further understand that the at-will nature of a Bank employee’s employment cannot be changed except by a formal written contract signed by both the President of the Bank and me.
I certify that all of the above information is true and complete and I understand that any falsification or omission of information made by me may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in my immediate termination of employment at any time during the period of my employment, regardless of the amount of time that has passed.
My signature below is evidence that I have read and agree with the above statements.