AI-generated applications, deepfakes, and new background check requirements are changing how employers vet candidates, but the stakes remain the same: identifying qualified hires while managing legal and business risk.

In this episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, host Jen Rubin is joined by Mintz Associate and employment attorney Joyce Dos Santos to discuss:

• Common vetting mistakes, from failing to verify credentials to misusing criminal history information
• Compliance considerations under the FCRA, EEOC guidance, and state and local laws
• How inadequate or inconsistent screening can create unnecessary enterprise risk
• Why it’s important to tailor background checks to each position, but at same time ensure individualized assessment of employment candidates

Whether you’re an HR professional, in-house counsel, business leader, or board member, this episode offers practical guidance for understanding and implementing effective background check processes and managing legal risk arising from candidate vetting.