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The Pre-Employment Hiring Tips Blog is a comprehensive compilation of articles of interest to recruiting and hiring staff. Learn about new laws affecting your state, new technology to make your job easier, and guidance to help your company avoid lawsuits and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
New Drug Testing Methods May Be Here Soon
The trucking industry may soon see expanded drug-testing methods that could significantly affect backgroundscreening and hiring decisions. Hair testing can identify drug use for 90 days or more, while oral-fluid testing is bettersuited to detecting recent use….
Tips for Employers Trying to Grapple with Cannabis Use in the Workforce
As cannabis laws continue to evolve, employers should update workplace policies to reflect the growing differencesbetween federal, state, and local requirements. A new article recommends reviewing drug-testing practices,distinguishing between lawful off-duty cannabis…
Oklahoma Rewrites Workplace Marijuana Testing: What Employers Need to Know Before November 1st
Oklahoma’s amended medical marijuana law, effective November 1, 2026, significantly changes how employers canhandle workplace marijuana testing. The law allows employers to take action on positive marijuana tests if they have acompliant written drug and alcohol…
Florida Employers Can Ding Workers for Off-Duty Medical Marijuana Use, State Appeals Court Says
A recent Florida appellate court decision ruled that employers generally are not required to accommodate employees’off-duty medical marijuana use under the Florida Civil Rights Act. The decision reversed a lower court ruling that hadfavored an employee and reinforced…
Biometrics Top Identity Verification, But No Single Signal Wins Trust
A new Regula study shows biometrics are the most trusted form of identity verification, but no single method providessufficient confidence against modern AI-driven fraud. While facial, voice, and fingerprint biometrics rank highest,organizations also rely on…
AI Job Scams Push Employers into Digital Identity Checks
The rise of AI-generated resumes, deepfakes, and identity fraud is driving employers to adopt stronger digital identityverification during hiring. As sophisticated job scams make it harder to confirm candidates are who they claim to be,organizations are increasingly…
Modern Identity Verification Market Navigates Shift to Continuous Trust
The identity verification market is shifting from one-time onboarding checks to continuous trust throughout thecustomer lifecycle as AI-powered fraud becomes more sophisticated. Providers are expanding beyond documentverification to offer integrated platforms…
The AI Hiring Paradox: Employers Use AI but Don’t Trust Candidates Who Do
AI is reshaping hiring and making traditional application materials less reliable for assessing candidates. While 87% ofsurveyed organizations use AI in hiring, 35% use it for background verification, highlighting its growing role inbackground screening. As…
E-Verify Proposal Could Create New Compliance Burden
A proposed federal rule could require recipients and subrecipients of federal funding—including universities, healthcareorganizations, nonprofits, and governments — to use E-Verify for employees and potentially certain contractors. Theproposal could also require…
DHS Adds “Invalidated” EADs, Through Expired TPS, to E-Verify Status Change Reports
As employers have experienced staffing shortages over the last year, the Trump administration has been ending manyforms of work authorization. Due to the ending of work authorizations for many foreign nationals, DHS introduced aStatus Change Report in mid-2025 to…
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