The Hidden Lawsuits in Your Hiring Process: Background Screening Compliance Explained

About this episode

Debra Keller discusses compliance mistakes in the hiring process and how to navigate background screening effectively.

Compliance doesn’t begin with a background check — it starts at the very first touchpoint with a candidate. In this live recording from Talent 2026, Debra Keller reveals the most common and costly compliance mistakes organizations make long before a background check is run. Learn how to properly navigate criminal record considerations, candidate consent, individualized assessments, and adverse action. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

People in this episode

Guest: Debra Keller

Topics covered

• background screening
• compliance
• hiring process
• candidate consent
• criminal records
• adverse action

Keywords

• background check
• compliance mistakes
• hiring
• candidate consent
• criminal records
• adverse action

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SHRM

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