Equal Opportunity Employer

Ripple Effect Communications, Inc. (Ripple Effect) is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of nondiscrimination. This means that all qualified persons are accorded an equal opportunity for employment or promotion and are expected to take equal responsibility for our work without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, genetics, ancestry, physical handicap, mental condition, marital status, sexual preference, gender, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Employment Process

As part of the recruitment and employment process, Ripple Effect:

• routinely conducts background checks on applicants utilizing a third party consumer reporting agency. Thus, if selected for hire, Ripple Effect may use information provided on this online form to conduct the background check;
• may conduct pre-employment assessments as an objective, standardized way of gathering data on candidates during the hiring process;
• will not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit or take a polygraph or similar test. Maryland law dictates that an employer who violates the polygraph law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine.

Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation

As part of the background check process, you may be subject to a “consumer report” and/or an “investigative consumer report” each of which may include information about your criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records (“driving records”), and your education or employment history, and/or other background checks. The reports may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and can involve personal interviews with sources such as your neighbors, friends, or associates. Please be advised that the nature and scope of the most common form of investigative consumer report is an investigation into your education and/or employment history. You have the right to certain information about these reports. Upon your request, in writing and within a reasonable time, we must disclose whether we have run a consumer report on you and the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. Upon your request, we must provide you a copy of your report.

Security and Privacy

Ripple Effect is committed to the security and privacy of the information provided in this employment application and other information provided during the recruitment process. Therefore, this form is hosted on a secured server and data is encrypted through an SSL (https) connection. Pre-employment assessment materials and results will be considered confidential and safeguarded in the same fashion as employment applications. To learn more about how Ripple Effect will use your information, visit our informed consent policy.

Previous Employment 1

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that any misstatement or omission of information is grounds for ending the hiring process or dismissal. I authorize verification of information provided on this application; and authorize the references listed above to give you all pertinent information concerning my previous employment; and release all parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing that information.

In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of Ripple Effect. I further agree that Ripple Effect is an at-will employer, and either I or Ripple Effect may terminate my employment with or without cause and with or without prior notice, at any time.

I acknowledge receipt of the Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation (page 1 of the online form) and A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (separate document) and certify that I have read and understand both of those documents. I hereby authorize the obtaining of “consumer reports” and/or “investigative consumer reports” by Ripple Effect, or its designated agent, at any time after receipt of this authorization and, if I am hired, throughout my employment, if applicable. To this end, I hereby authorize, without reservation, any law enforcement agency, administrator, state or federal agency, institution, school or university (public or private), information service bureau, employer, or insurance company to furnish any and all background information requested by another outside organization acting on behalf of Ripple Effect, and/or Ripple Effect itself. I agree that a facsimile (“fax”), electronic or photographic copy of this Authorization shall be as valid as the original.

I understand and agree that I may be required to take medical tests prior to employment, including a drug and alcohol screening test, and other tests required for certain positions. I hereby give my voluntary consent for a blood and/or urine sample to be collected from me and submitted for testing. I also consent to the release of the test results to the Company for its use. I understand that adverse test results may preclude my employment.

I understand that if I am offered employment by Ripple Effect, I will be required to sign an Arbitration Agreement that governs any disputes I may have with Ripple Effect, and a Non-Compete Agreement.

Finally, I understand that no representative of Ripple Effect, other than a company officer, has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to otherwise alter the foregoing.