SafeReq is an informational compliance analysis tool, not a law firm. Nothing on this website or in our platform constitutes legal advice, creates an attorney-client relationship, or guarantees compliance with applicable laws. Our analysis identifies potential areas of concern based on our interpretation of statutes and regulations, but may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. For legal advice regarding your specific situation, consult a licensed California employment attorney. Use of SafeReq does not ensure compliance and does not substitute for legal counsel.
Common questions about SafeReq's California job posting analysis platform
Templates provide a starting point, but content often deviates from the original. Here's where SafeReq may help: (1) Content Customization: Hiring managers frequently modify templates, which may introduce language that doesn't align with current requirements. (2) Template Updates: California employment law evolves rapidly–SB 1162 (pay transparency), SB 642 (exemption disclosures), AB 2188 (cannabis use)–and template libraries may not reflect the latest changes immediately. (3) Additional Layer: SafeReq acts as an additional review layer before posting publicly. Think of it as an automated check for potential issues. Templates provide the foundation; SafeReq offers supplemental analysis.
SafeReq is a compliance analysis tool that reviews California job postings for potential issues before publication. Our platform identifies items that may warrant attention, such as missing pay transparency disclosures, language that could be interpreted as age-related, and exemption classification questions. Our automated JobReqIQ engine provides instant analysis; paid tiers add manual review by compliance specialists. SafeReq is an informational tool–not a law firm–and does not provide legal advice.
Start with our free anonymous analysis tool–no account required. Paste your job posting text and receive severity counts to identify potential areas of concern. For detailed findings with statute references and suggested alternative language, create a free account. Paid plans unlock PDF/DOCX uploads, unlimited analyses, and optional manual review by compliance specialists.
SafeReq's analysis engine references: (1) Pay Transparency (CA Labor Code § 432.3 / SB 1162): Salary range disclosure requirements. (2) FEHA Protected Classes (CA Gov Code § 12940): Age, disability, gender, and other protected categories. (3) Exemption Status (CA Labor Code § 515): Classification considerations for exempt vs. non-exempt roles. (4) Cannabis Use (AB 2188): Drug testing language considerations. (5) Criminal History (AB 1008): Ban-the-box requirements. (6) EEO Statements (41 CFR § 60-1.4): Federal contractor considerations. Our ruleset is updated as new legislation is enacted. This is an informational analysis tool, not legal advice.
Under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), employees may bring civil actions on behalf of the state. Statutory penalties for Labor Code violations may include civil penalties per employee per pay period. FEHA matters may result in investigations by the California Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH), potential litigation, and associated costs. These descriptions are general information only and do not constitute legal advice. Actual outcomes depend on many factors. For guidance on your specific situation, consult with a California employment attorney.
No. SafeReq is a compliance analysis tool, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice or legal representation. We identify potential areas of concern based on our analysis of California statutes and regulations, but this analysis is informational only. Our findings, recommendations, and content do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. For legal counsel regarding your specific circumstances, consult a licensed California employment attorney. Use of SafeReq does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Our team monitors California legislative activity. When new employment-related laws are enacted, we work to update our analysis engine to reflect those changes. Our versioned ruleset system (e.g., "2026.1") helps track which requirements were considered in each analysis. However, SafeReq cannot guarantee that all legal requirements are identified or that our analysis reflects all current law. This is an automated tool with limitations. For confirmation that your materials comply with all applicable laws, consult with legal counsel.
Yes, SafeReq currently focuses on California employment law. California has extensive job posting requirements, and we've built our initial analysis capabilities around this jurisdiction. We may expand to other states based on user needs and resource availability.
JobReqIQ is SafeReq's proprietary automated analysis engine. It uses pattern matching, natural language processing, and rule-based logic to review job postings against California employment law references. JobReqIQ checks for potentially missing disclosures, language that may raise concerns, and classification considerations–then provides statute references and suggested alternative language. This is an informational tool with limitations; it may miss issues or flag items that are not actually problematic. Human judgment is still required.
JobReqIQ's automated analysis provides confidence scores with each finding. Clear-cut items (e.g., absence of salary range) typically show higher confidence (95%+). More nuanced items (e.g., potentially age-related language) show lower confidence (70-85%). Every finding includes a confidence score and explanation. Users should exercise their own judgment in evaluating findings. For additional review, paid plans offer manual inspection by compliance specialists. No automated tool is perfect–false positives and false negatives can occur.
Automated analysis typically completes in under 3 seconds for standard job postings (500-1000 words). You'll receive severity counts immediately, with detailed findings (on paid plans) showing potential items of concern, statute references, and suggested alternatives. No queuing or waiting required for automated analysis.
Automated analysis has inherent limitations. It may: (1) Miss nuanced issues that require contextual judgment. (2) Flag items that are acceptable in context (false positives). (3) Not account for emerging legal interpretations or recent case law. (4) Struggle with complex exemption classifications. For critical postings, executive roles, or complex situations, consider manual review by a compliance specialist (available on paid plans) or consultation with legal counsel. Automated tools complement but do not replace human judgment.
Manual review means a compliance specialist manually inspects your job posting after automated analysis. You might consider manual review for: (1) Executive and sensitive roles. (2) Complex exemption classifications (e.g., administrative, professional). (3) Postings where automated analysis flagged items you're uncertain about. (4) High-stakes situations where you want additional review. (5) Peace of mind from having a human specialist review the analysis. This remains informational guidance–not legal advice. For legal opinions, consult an attorney.
Our manual reviewers are compliance specialists with training in California employment law topics. They receive ongoing education about FEHA, Labor Code changes, PAGA considerations, and California Civil Rights Department guidance. Reviewers examine automated findings, provide context, and may identify additional items of concern. Our reviewers are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. Their analysis is informational only. For legal advice, consult a licensed California employment attorney.
Standard turnaround is typically 4-6 business hours during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm PT). Priority review (on Enterprise plans) targets 1-hour turnaround, though actual time may vary. You'll receive notification when your review is complete. Manual review is optional–automated analysis is available immediately at all times.
Yes. If automated analysis flags items you're uncertain about, you can upgrade to a plan with manual review or purchase one-time review credits. Manual reviewers will see the automated findings and provide additional perspective. Manual review supplements–but does not replace–consultation with legal counsel for legal advice.
No. Manual review is available on paid plans (Professional and Enterprise tiers). Free and Starter plans receive automated analysis only. Our automated JobReqIQ engine provides useful information for common scenarios, though it has limitations as described elsewhere in this FAQ.
Paid plans support PDF and DOCX uploads. Free plans support text paste only. We extract text from layered PDF files and Word documents. Note: Scanned PDFs (image-only) are not supported–we don't perform OCR to ensure fast processing and system security.
Yes, with a free or paid account. Anonymous analyses are not saved. Once you create an account, analyses are stored in your dashboard with history: findings, severity counts, timestamps, and version information. This helps you track changes over time and maintain records of your review process.
Yes. Paid plans allow you to export PDF reports with findings, statute references, and suggested alternatives. These reports may be useful for internal record-keeping, training purposes, and documenting your review process. Free plans display findings on-screen only.
Not currently. Integration with platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and BambooHR is under consideration for future development. For now, you can copy/paste text from your ATS into SafeReq, or upload exported DOCX/PDF files. Contact us if you're interested in integration capabilities.
SafeReq provides: (1) Severity Summary: Critical, High, Medium, Low, Informational counts. (2) Detailed Findings: Specific items flagged with statute references and explanations. (3) Suggested Alternatives: Alternative language for consideration. You make your own decisions about whether and how to modify your materials. You may choose to re-analyze after making changes. SafeReq's output is informational–not legal advice.
Free Plan: Unlimited anonymous analyses (severity counts only), basic findings with account, text paste only. Professional Plan: Detailed findings, PDF/DOCX uploads, priority support, export reports, manual review credits. Enterprise Plan: Everything in Professional, plus priority manual review (faster turnaround), dedicated account manager, volume discounts. See pricing page for current details.
Yes. Professional and Enterprise plans include a trial period (currently 14 days) with access to paid features including manual review. No credit card required to start trial. After trial, you can downgrade to the free plan or continue with paid features.
We offer a money-back period (currently 30 days) on annual plans. If you're not satisfied within that period, contact us for a refund. Monthly plans are non-refundable but can be canceled anytime (access continues through the end of the billing period). See Terms of Service for complete details.
Yes. We currently offer discounts for verified nonprofits and educational institutions. Contact sales@safereq.com with proof of 501(c)(3) status or .edu email for information about available discounts.
SafeReq implements security measures including: (1) Encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3). (2) Role-based access control. (3) Access logging. (4) No third-party data sharing for marketing purposes. (5) Compliance with applicable data protection requirements. See our privacy policy and security documentation for detailed information about our practices.
Your postings are private by default. Only you and authorized SafeReq personnel can access them. Manual reviewers (on paid plans) access postings during active review sessions; all access is logged. We don't use your postings to train AI models or share them with third parties for marketing. See our privacy policy for complete information.
Yes. You can delete individual analyses or your entire account from your dashboard. Deletion is permanent. We may retain anonymized aggregate data (e.g., statistics about common issues) for product improvement. See our privacy policy for data retention details and your rights under applicable data protection laws.
Automated analysis has limitations and may not identify all potential issues. Possible reasons include: (1) Nuanced language that's difficult for automated systems to evaluate. (2) Very recent legal developments not yet reflected in our ruleset. (3) Context-dependent situations requiring human judgment. (4) System limitations and edge cases. If you're concerned about specific language, consider manual review (paid plans) or consult with legal counsel. SafeReq is a tool to assist your process–not a guarantee of compliance.
Our system may flag items that are acceptable in certain contexts (false positives). Review the confidence score and explanation. If confidence is below 80%, the item may be borderline. You can dismiss findings after your own evaluation. When in doubt, consider manual review or consult employment counsel. SafeReq provides information to help your decision-making–you make the final determination about your materials.
Support is available via email at support@safereq.com. Free plan users can expect responses within 24-48 hours. Paid plan users receive priority support (typically 4-6 hour response). Enterprise users have dedicated account managers with phone support options. For immediate assistance, paid subscribers may also use in-app chat during business hours.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this FAQ is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. California employment law is complex and fact-specific. For advice about your specific situation and compliance obligations, consult with a qualified California employment attorney. SafeReq makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of information provided.
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