For All Non-Contracted School Employees

(SCHOOL LETTERHEAD)

EMPLOYMENT OFFER CONFIRMATION

FOR ALL NON-CONTRACTED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

<Date>

<Employee Name>

<Employee Address>

EmployeeTown, State, ZIP>

Dear <Employee Name>:

We are pleased to offer you a position with the Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester, d/b/a <specify name> School, as a <insert job title>, beginning on <insert start date>. If you have not already completed background screening and training, this offer is contingent on successful completion of our background screening process, which includes an Employment Application, a State and FBI criminal records check, a check of the sex offender registry, and a signed Acknowledgment of our Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal Policy and Serving Christ, Serving Others: A Code of Ministerial Conduct and completion of Shield the Vulnerable training. Enclosed with this letter is a packet containing an Employment Application, Fingerprint Card, Criminal Record Release Authorization Form and a booklet on Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal Policy and Serving Christ, Serving Others Code of Ministerial Conduct. The application, booklet, and instructions on how to complete Shield the Vulnerable training can be found on the diocesan website, under “Child Safety.”

As we discussed, in your position, you will be paid [insert hourly rate if a non-exempt employee or the pay period rate if a salaried employee] every [or every other] [insert day of the week] and will be expected to work [insert working hours and days per week]. Your first pay date will be on [insert date]. Based on your work status, you will be entitled to the following additional benefits [or you will not be entitled to benefits except as otherwise provided in the School Employee Handbook].:

I have enclosed for your information the School Employee Handbook that describes other benefits to which you may be entitled.

If you accept the position, you will, of course, be considered an employee at-will, meaning that you may resign from your position at any time, for any reason. Likewise, the School may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason.

The Diocese of Manchester, including theSchool, is exempt from federal and state laws related to unemployment compensation. As a result, the School does not participate or provide unemployment compensation insurance benefits.

Please acknowledge your acceptance by signing and returning the enclosed copy of this letter in the envelope provided.

You are a welcome addition to a wonderful team dedicated to providing students with a safe and caring environment where they can grow in faith, academics, and service to others. We look forward to working with you!

Sincerely,

<School Administrator >

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Employee NameDate

April2017