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Like a signature written on paper, it is a means used to identify a person and to indicate that person’s approval of that information. PICMI uses electronic signatures for both the jobseeker and the business on employment agreements. Just to give you a flavour of an electronic signature it actually can be as varied as: A scanned image of an ink signature An electronically drawn signature on a tablet using a finger or stylus A video or voice signature Any other form of electronic medium to indicate acceptance of an agreement More specifically, PICMI uses for authenticated users: A typed name as signature The selection of a checkbox at point of application for approval

PICMI uses them to: Ensure contracts are signed by both parties Sign documents from anywhere (and not need to go onsite) Collect secure and legally binding signatures

Yes. Electronic Signatures are recognised internationally under the Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 (ESIGN), the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and local Acts such in New Zealand under the Contract and Commercial Law Act of 2018 (CCLA). These Acts state that electronic signatures have the same legal standing as pen-and-ink signatures on a piece of paper. More technically, an electronic signature is presumed reliable whes the signature is: Linked to the person and only that person (ie users don’t share accounts!) Any changes after signing are detectable to either the signature or the information (see Certificate of Completion)

Yes. Employment agreements are in the broad set of documents that can be signed. In fact, there is only a limited set that cannot be signed. Examples of documents that can’t be e-signed include wills, adoption or divorce.

In its simplest form, a Certificate of Completion is are details about the agreed documentation, such as date of signing. More specifically, it records a value that ensures any changes to the document—which includes who signed, when and the content—after signing are detectable. At a practical level, this is PICMI being a notary and providing you with a record of this service.

No. PICMI makes it easy to add your signature and accept.

There are two parts in practice. The legal part is as explained above that you have agreed and been in control. The other part is that we ensure that the document has changed since you signed it which is explained in the Certificate of Completion.

No. Once a signature has been applied it can’t be removed. But if you have the authority you can terminate a contract which may be what you are trying to achieve.

A handwritten-looking signature is only one of the ways to have an electronic signature. PICMI has chosen to exclusively use virtual signatures.

No. Not to be legally binding. Let’s save more paper!