OFCCP Internet Applicant Rules

When was the last time you thoroughly reviewed and updated your employment application? With evolving legal requirements, what you ask-and when you ask it-can significantly impact your hiring process and compliance obligations. Recent updates, including Ban the Box laws, pay equity legislation, and federal contractor requirements, are reshaping how employers can collect applicant information.

This webinar will provide critical insights and practical guidance on navigating these changes to ensure your employment application aligns with the latest legal standards while protecting your organization from unnecessary risks.

• Legal Changes Impacting Employment Applications
  • An overview of recent and upcoming state and federal regulations that may require modifications to your application.
  • Understanding how Ban the Box laws and pay equity legislation affect applicant screening.
• What to Include—and What to Avoid—on Your Application
  • Essential questions and language to include to ensure clarity and compliance.
  • Common problematic questions and phrasing that could expose your company to legal risk.
• Internet Applicant Rule & Federal Contractor Considerations
  • Special compliance factors for federal contractors under the Internet Applicant Rule.
  • Key definitions and tracking requirements that impact applicant selection and record-keeping.
• Minimizing Legal Risk & Strengthening Protections
  • Recommended disclaimers, consent language, and acknowledgments to include.
  • Best practices to help ensure fair hiring practices while protecting your company from liability.

Join us to gain practical strategies and legal insights that will help you confidently update your employment application and keep your hiring process compliant in today’s evolving legal landscape.