Resources - Employment Aid
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Keeping Everyone Informed: Safe and Responsible Documentation
Under both Utah and federal law, individuals on the Sex Offender Registry are required to disclose and verify employment as part of ongoing supervision and compliance requirements.
Unfortunately, Utah law currently offers limited protections for registrants in the workforce. Because individuals on the registry are not a protected class under Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) law, employers may terminate or reject employment based on registry status alone—even when the individual is fully compliant, rehabilitated, and qualified.
To help address this gap, we've created a free, downloadable Employment Verification Letter Template. This document is designed to help you:
- ✅ Provide clear and official documentation of employment to Adult Probation & Parole (AP&P), registry officials, or housing providers.
- ✅ Ensure your registry status is transparently disclosed to your employer—in writing—with acknowledgment and acceptance, helping prevent future misunderstandings or accusations of deceit.
- ✅ Establish a paper trail that may assist in contesting wrongful termination or discrimination based solely on registry status.
Why use this template?
- Promotes radical transparency between you and your employer.*
- Demonstrates your commitment to honesty, accountability, and compliance.*
- Can act as a shield in the event your status is later questioned or becomes a source of conflict.*
- Helps employers feel more secure in hiring you by giving them a formal document of acknowledgment and consent.*
When applying to a job:
- ✅ Bring printed copies of this template with your information filled in.
- ✅ Provide supporting documentation (e.g., registry compliance status, probation documentation, treatment program verification).
- ✅ Be calm, professional, and upfront. Let your employer know you are proactive, compliant, and seeking a stable path forward.
Use the button below to download the template.
*** IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE ***
* - The Employment Verification Letter template provided on this website is intended solely as a general resource for individuals seeking to document employment for the purposes of probation/parole compliance or sex offender registry updates within the State of Utah.
This template does not in any way constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship, and is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney.
Use of this template is entirely voluntary and at the user's own discretion and risk.
The therapist's, practice, website host, and any affiliated parties assume no responsibility or liability for:
- The accuracy, completeness, or legal sufficiency of the completed document,
- The actions of any employer or employee who utilizes the template,
- Any consequences (legal, professional, or personal) resulting from the use or misuse of the template.
Users are strongly encouraged to consult with a qualified legal professional to ensure the final document meets their specific legal requirements and responsibilities.
By using or downloading this template, you acknowledge and agree that Hope and Healing Place and affiliated parties are expressly released from any and all liability arising from your use of this material.