Background Checks: Best Practices, Trends, and Legal Compliance

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Webinar Details $219

  • Webinar Length: 90 Minutes
  • Guest Speaker:   Lester Rosen
  • Topic:   Human Resources
  • Credit:   HRCI 1.5, SHRM 1.5, ATAHR 1.5
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In this introductory webinar, attendees will learn the basics of pre-employment background checks for employers.  To avoid bad hiring decisions, employers are utilizing pre-employment background screening as a risk management tool.  Just one bad hire can create a significant and financial nightmare, including lawsuits for negligent hiring, theft, workplace violence, and having unqualified workers on the job.  However, background checks are increasingly subject to litigation, legislation, and regulation.  There has been an explosion of class action lawsuits as well as actions by federal agencies based on allegations that employers failed to follow the law.  

This course will first review the fundamentals of background checks and negligent hiring.  It will then audit ten key areas of legal compliance and current best practices designed to help employers hire the best while avoiding legal fallout.  It will also review the mechanics of how a background screening program should work, as well as frequently asked questions by employers.  Finally, the course will review best practices when it comes to application forms, interviews and past employment checks that occur before an offer is made and a background check ordered. 

Employee problems are caused by problem employees, and this course will help HR professionals avoid bad hires in the first place by practicing due diligence in their hiring programs. Employers will get updated on federal and state laws, lawsuits, and regulations controlling pre-employment screening background checks and audit their current practices for legal compliance.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • Learn why background checks and due diligence have become mission critical for employers.
  • Understand the basics of a negligent hiring lawsuit and defenses that work and do not work.
  • Learn the basics of background check including why and how it is done.
  • Learn steps your organization can take today to implement a legally compliant program and to hire the best employees.
  • Learn how the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state laws impacts screening and legal requirements for a background checks.
  • Understand the current explosion in class action lawsuits related to background checks.
  • Be introduced to the screening industry and how it operates.
  • Understand the rights or consumers and the obligations of employers and screening firms. 
  • Audit your current practices for legal compliance.

Guest Speaker

  • Lester Rosen

Webinar Survey Overall Rating

This webinar received a total of 5 survey responses. Attendees have given an average rating of 4.0 stars out of a possible 5, reflecting the quality and value of the content presented.

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Our webinars are crafted to deliver exceptional value and insight to business professionals. To ensure we meet and exceed your expectations, we conduct thorough post live webinar surveys. Below, you'll find genuine feedback from attendees, sharing their thoughts on the event and the speaker's performance. These reviews highlight our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in providing top-tier educational experiences.

Laura S.
May 1, 2023
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Tim B.
April 28, 2023
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I think the presenter did a great job and really kept the info presented relevant to my job.

Diana M.
April 28, 2023
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I wouldn't mind a two-hour session if it means we wouldn't have to rush through the last seven points. There was some VERY good information there I wish there was time to expound upon in the session.

Charlotte B.
April 28, 2023
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Great presentation, thank you.

Kathy S.
April 28, 2023
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Very detailed, and allot to go over.

HRCI Credit

Human Resource Certification Institute
This program has been approved for credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.

SHRM Credit

Society for Human Resource Management
Aurora Training Advantage is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

ATAHR Credit

Aurora Training Advantage is offering continuing education points designed to recognize dedication to training and excellence in human resources.