Statements Required by State or Local Law
The first category of statements to be included on application forms is those statements that are required by state or local law. When drafting or reviewing an application form, employers should always check state and local law to determine what information is either required or prohibited on employment application forms. For example, the states of Maryland and Massachusetts require employers to include specific language on employment application forms regarding the use of lie detector tests. A copy of the state fair employment practice laws and the state fair employment agency’s rules and regulations can be obtained directly from the agency or from various legal publications.