Hiring Toolkit: Reference Checks, Background Checks and Pre-employment Testing

The hiring process for a public employer requires careful attention to ensure the process is fair for all applicants and complies with the law. This recorded webinar provides risk management best practices related to conducting reference checks, background checks and pre-employment testing of job applicants. “Hiring Toolkit: Reference Checks, Background Checks and Pre-employment Testing” was originally presented March 13, 2024.

What You Learn

• Importance of conducting reference checks
• How to avoid discriminatory or incomplete reference checks
• Tips on how to lawfully conduct and use criminal background and credit history checks and pre-employment physical or mental examinations in a hiring decision
• Pitfalls of using social media for reference or background checks

Recommended Attendees

• Human resources professionals or those tasked with HR responsibilities
• Department heads, managers, supervisors or others who are involved with the hiring process and the issues covered in this session