Rejection Letter
(Job Applicant Not Hired) (MA)

Summary

This template is a rejection letter for use in the state of Massachusetts for job applicants who the employer interviewed but decided not to hire. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. This template is intended for private employers. It has been customized to comply with Massachusetts and federal law. As a result, the text of this template does not differ from the non-jurisdictional Rejection Letter (Job Applicant Not Hired) template, except that the drafting notes address issues under both Massachusetts and federal law. For a Massachusetts rejection letter template addressed to an applicant not selected for interview, see Rejection Letter (Not Selected For Interview) (MA). For templates related to personnel file access under Massachusetts law, see Personnel File Access Request (MA) and Personnel File Access Policy (with Acknowledgment) (MA). For information on screening and hiring prospective employees under North Carolina laws, see Screening and Hiring (MA), Background Check Policy (with Acknowledgment) (MA), and Background Check Guidelines for Human Resources and Hiring Managers (MA). For additional resources on screening and hiring, see Screening and Hiring Resource Kit.