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On April 11, 2025, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Colville reinstated a disability discrimination claim under thePennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) after a job applicant alleged his offer was rescinded following a preemployment drug screen. The applicant,…
Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks reports that a fake job applicant can be created in just 70 minutes usingdeepfake technology, posing a significant threat to employers. These AI-generated candidates can deceive hiringmanagers during video interviews, potentially…
To identify AI-generated deepfake job candidates, experts recommend several strategies: 1. Request challengingactions: Ask candidates to perform tasks that are difficult for AI to replicate, such as placing a hand in front of theirface or turning their head at varying…
A recent survey by ResumeLab reveals that 70% of workers admit to lying on their resumes, with 37% doing sofrequently. The most common fabrications include embellishing job titles and responsibilities (52%), exaggerating thenumber of people managed (45%), and…
Spokane, Washington, has enacted the nation’s first “Ban the Address” ordinance, aiming to reduce employmentbarriers for individuals experiencing homelessness. Passed unanimously by the City Council, the law prohibitsemployers from inquiring about an…
A Florida firefighter, previously arrested in 2007 for setting a fire at a women’s club, was hired by Lake County FireRescue despite his expunged criminal record. Background checks, including those by the Florida Department of LawEnforcement, showed no criminal…
Employers must be vigilant against security risks arising from fraudulent job applications, which can lead to hackersinfiltrating organizations and accessing sensitive data. The FBI has issued warnings about these increasing threats.To mitigate risks, employers should…
Effective October 27, 2025, Cleveland will enforce Ordinance No. 104-2025, requiring employers with 15 or moreemployees to include salary ranges in job postings and prohibiting inquiries into applicants’ salary histories. Theordinance aims to promote pay equity…
Although criminal histories can be among the most important for identifying potentially problematic employees, recent EEOC Guidelines elaborate on the use of criminal histories in hiring practices, and should not be ignored. These guidelines have made it incumbent…
Many businesses mistakenly believe that the FBI database is the “gold standard” for identifying those with criminal records. But, the FBI database only includes criminal records that have a fingerprint associated with them, and many from the state or county level do…