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Nearly 70% of companies plan to incorporate AI into recruitment processes without human oversight by 2025, according to a recent Resume Builder survey of business leaders. This automation surge coincides with an unprecedented problem: AI-generated resumes that slip…
Fake resumes and fraudulent job applications are increasingly targeting HR departments, putting companies at risk of hiring unqualified or dishonest candidates. Scammers often exaggerate credentials, falsify employment history, or use stolen identities, exploiting…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have released joint guidance on employment background checks. The guidance includes separate resources for employers and job applicants, outlining rights and…
California’s 2026 legislative session produced several new laws, including measures on background checks, laborstandards, and AI chatbots. Part 28 of the New California Laws 2026 series identifies chapters such as SB-160 onbackground checks and additional bills…
Employers face evolving background screening challenges in 2026 due to AI use, rising fraud, and tighter regulation.AI can speed screening but must be paired with human judgment. Rising sophisticated fraud means stronger checksare needed. One-time pre-hire screening…
A recent Florida law requires certain employers — especially those working with children and vulnerable adults — toinclude a link to the Agency for Health Care Administration’s (AHCA) background check resource in job postings forroles requiring Level 2 background…
In 2026, workforce screening is shifting from a routine step to a strategic priority in hiring, with organizationsemphasizing security, governance and trust. Employers are increasingly integrating pre- and post-employment checks,enhanced digital identity and social…
Identity verification is crucial for trust across travel, finance, healthcare, and government, yet identity fraud—includingAI-driven photo manipulation—remains a major threat. Governments worldwide are enhancing ID security byembedding tamper-resistant color portraits…
Washington State’s 2025 Fair Chance Act expansion restricts employers from asking about criminal history until after a job offer, bans automatic disqualifiers, and requires individualized assessments before denying employment. Employers must notify candidates, allow…
Starting in 2026, several U.S. jurisdictions are tightening criminal background check rules. Washington, Philadelphia, Virginia, and D.C. require post-offer inquiries, individualized assessments, and limit which convictions employers can consider. Automatic…