What Employers Can’t Afford to Get Wrong

A new set of screening and hiring rules takes effect on January 1. Some target how employers use AI and automated tools to evaluate candidates. Others change when you can ask about criminal history and what you must tell applicants before and after a background check.

These rules don’t only affect employers headquartered where they were passed. If you hire remotely or recruit across state lines, there’s a good chance at least one of them applies to you.

This webinar explains what’s changing, who it covers, and what to fix in your screening process before the new year.

In This Session, You Will Learn How To:

• Identify which January 1 requirements apply to your organization and the roles you hire for
• Tell when your use of AI or automated screening tools triggers new notice and review obligations
• Update the timing of criminal history checks and adverse action steps to meet stricter fair chance standards
• Confirm your screening provider is handling sealed records, credit restrictions, and FCRA requirements correctly
• Add identity verification steps that catch fraudulent candidates without slowing down hiring

Why This Matters Now

January 1 is closer than it looks. A screening process that held up in 2026 may not meet the requirements of 2027.

Lawsuits under the Fair Credit Reporting Act keep climbing, even as federal enforcement has slowed. A recent class action against an AI hiring platform shows how quickly automated tools can become a legal risk for the employers who use them.

The organizations that review their process now will have time to make changes deliberately instead of scrambling after the deadline.

Who Should Attend

• HR and talent acquisition professionals managing or overseeing screening programs
• Legal and compliance teams responsible for employment law adherence
• HR technology and operations leaders evaluating AI and automated hiring tools
• Risk and security leaders responsible for vendor relationships and identity verification
• Anyone who wants their background check process ready for the new year

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