EmploymentHandbook-UpdatedMay2024-2

Employee Referral Program Venable recognizes that its greatest assets are its employees who can play a vital role in identifying and referring top talent like themselves, with similar drive, work ethic and commitment. Employees are encouraged to participate in the Firm’s expansion and hiring efforts by referring qualified candidates under the following guidelines: Successful referrals will result in a $3,000 referral bonus for business professional staff positions including paralegals and other non-attorney legal staff. Half of the referral bonus will be paid after the referred candidate has successfully completed three (3) months of employment beginning on their start date at Venable, and the other half of the referral bonus will be paid after the referred candidate has successfully completed six (6) months of employment beginning on their start date at Venable, as long as the referring employee is still actively employed by Venable at the three-month and six-month periods. The referral bonus will be prorated if the applicant is employed in a part-time position. A referral bonus will not apply to individuals hired on a temporary basis or for individuals previously employed by Venable in any capacity. Equity partners, members of the Firm’s senior staff, directors, Legal Personnel and Attorney Recruiting staff, and Human Resources staff are not eligible for the employee referral bonus. Hiring managers and supervisors are also not eligible for positions for which they have hiring responsibility. If an applicant is referred from more than one source, for example, from two Venable employees or a Venable employee and an employment agency, the date and time of receipt of the referral will be the deciding factor, and you will be notified accordingly.

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