Signed and dated below a statement affirming the truth of information presented, an employment application may provide an employer with a defense in a legal proceeding if the applicant is terminated due to untruthful information in the application.

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An employment application that is signed and dated by the applicant, affirming the truth of the information provided, can serve as a legal document. If it is later discovered that the applicant provided false information, the employer can use the signed application as a defense in a legal proceeding related to the termination of the employee for dishonesty.

Signed and Dated Below a Statement Affirming the Truth of Information