Post on 15-Dec-2015
New Law In Hiring Practices House Bill 558
New Law In Hiring Practices House Bill 558
Selective Service RegistrationSelective Service Registration
Mandatory Prior ToState Employment
PurposePurpose
Provide Information OnProvide Information On
• NewNew State Employment Procedural Requirement State Employment Procedural Requirement
• Impact on Impact on UTSA HiringUTSA Hiring Practices Practices
• Human Resources Human Resources AssistanceAssistance
• On-lineOn-line Support Links Support Links
• ImplicationsImplications for the Future for the Future
The Requirement: H. B. 558The Requirement: H. B. 558
Effective Sep 1, 1999Effective Sep 1, 1999MalesMales 18 & Less Than 26 Years Old 18 & Less Than 26 Years Old
Must RegisterMust Register With Selective Service With Selective Service
Or Have An Exemption Or Have An Exemption PriorPrior to State Employment to State Employment
ApplicabilityApplicability
All CategoriesAll Categories of U.T. System Employees of U.T. System Employees
• A & PA & P• ClassifiedClassified• FacultyFaculty• Student WorkersStudent Workers• Part-Time / Temporary / OccasionalPart-Time / Temporary / Occasional
ExemptedExempted Categories Categories
• Visitor & Student VisasVisitor & Student Visas• Non-Immigrant AliensNon-Immigrant Aliens
Impact On Hiring PracticesImpact On Hiring Practices
Offer of Employment to Males Aged 18 & Less Than 26 Years Offer of Employment to Males Aged 18 & Less Than 26 Years
Conditional Until Proof Is ProvidedConditional Until Proof Is Provided
Candidates Unable or Unwilling to Candidates Unable or Unwilling to Provide Verification Are Ineligible For Provide Verification Are Ineligible For State EmploymentState Employment
Selective Service Registration Forms At Any Post OfficeSelective Service Registration Forms At Any Post Office And On-LineAnd On-Line
Males Age 18 & Less Than 26 Must Register or Be ExemptedMales Age 18 & Less Than 26 Must Register or Be Exempted
Final Candidate Must Complete A UT Selective Service Service FormFinal Candidate Must Complete A UT Selective Service Service Form
UT System Forms Available From HR Employment &UT System Forms Available From HR Employment & on HR Web Siteon HR Web Site
Interviewers -- DO NOT ASK “THE AGE QUESTION”Interviewers -- DO NOT ASK “THE AGE QUESTION”
Human Resources AssistanceHuman Resources Assistance
• Identifying Males 18 & Less Than 26 Years Old CurrentlyIdentifying Males 18 & Less Than 26 Years Old Currently Employed & Subject to this RequirementEmployed & Subject to this Requirement
• Verifying Status of These EmployeesVerifying Status of These Employees
• Notifying Departments With Unregistered WorkersNotifying Departments With Unregistered Workers
• Ensuring That Employees Understand the ProcessEnsuring That Employees Understand the Process
• Providing A Verification Form WhenProviding A Verification Form When Positions Are PostedPositions Are Posted
Implications for the FutureImplications for the Future
Hiring Dept. Will Have Primary Roles ToHiring Dept. Will Have Primary Roles To
• Verify Registration StatusVerify Registration Status
• Return to HR the UT System FormReturn to HR the UT System Form
• Provide to HR “Proof” of Registration Provide to HR “Proof” of Registration Status For The Hired Candidate Status For The Hired Candidate
• Ensure “no grace period” ofEnsure “no grace period” of Employment Prior To Proof Employment Prior To Proof of Proper Registration Statusof Proper Registration Status
On-Line Support Site LinksOn-Line Support Site Links
• Selective Service Information & VerificationSelective Service Information & Verificationhttp://www.sss.gov/http://www.sss.gov/
https://www4.sss.gov/regver/verification1.asphttps://www4.sss.gov/regver/verification1.asp
• Human Resources Information & ContactsHuman Resources Information & Contacts
(210) 458-4250(210) 458-4250