Legal Hiring Practices: From Application to Background Screening

October 2025

Not sure what you can legally ask during the hiring process or how to handle background check results correctly? This webinar will provide you with practical, easy-to-understand guidance, enabling you to feel confident in your screening practices and avoid potential legal missteps.

Attendees will learn:

• Why background checks matter and how they impact hiring
• Key laws and applicant rights, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Ban the Box
• What HR can and can’t ask—and how to document your process

Presented by:

Lauren Skildum
Attorney
Wagner, Falconer & Judd

Bridget Finn
Attorney
Wagner, Falconer & Judd