At Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information during the hiring process. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data as an applicant, in accordance with applicable laws, including New Jersey-specific regulations.

  

1. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position with us, we may collect the following information:

  • Contact details (e.g., name, address, email, phone      number)
  • Resume/CV, cover letter, and professional background
  • Educational history, licenses, and certifications
  • Interview notes, test or assessment results
  • References and employment history
  • Any other information you choose to share with us

In certain cases, we may collect information from publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn) or from third parties (e.g., references or background check providers), if relevant and legally permitted.

Note: We do not inquire into your criminal history during the initial employment application process, in compliance with New Jersey’s Opportunity to Compete Act (N.J.S.A. 34:6B-11 et seq.).

  

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used exclusively for recruitment and employment-related purposes, including:

  • Reviewing your qualifications and assessing your fit      for the position
  • Communicating with you about your application
  • Scheduling and conducting interviews or evaluations
  • Performing background and reference checks (with your      consent)
  • Improving our hiring practices

We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing or unrelated business purposes.

  

3. Data Storage and Transfers

Your data may be stored on secure servers operated by our applicant tracking system or HR service providers, some of which may be located outside of New Jersey or the United States. Regardless of location, we require our vendors to maintain strong data protection and security measures in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws.

  

4. Who Has Access to Your Data

Access to your personal data is limited to:

  • Our internal HR and recruitment teams
  • Hiring managers involved in the selection process
  • Authorized third-party vendors (e.g., background      screening providers)
  • Legal authorities, only when required by law

All third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

  

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include secure transmission, storage, and access controls.

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you promptly in accordance with New Jersey’s Data Breach Notification Law (N.J.S.A. 56:8-161 et seq.).

  

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for up to 12 months following your application to consider you for future openings, unless you request its earlier deletion. If you are hired, your data will become part of your employee file and will be subject to our Employee Privacy Policy.

  

7. Your Rights

As an applicant, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated      information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your application or consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our HR/Management team at [973-520-8822] or [careers@wlg.com].

  

8. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on our careers page.