Hiring is where many employment claims begin, often from well-intentioned employers who unknowingly create risk. In this session, James C. Jansen provides a practical, real-world look at the hiring process, focusing on what actually goes wrong and how to fix it. The program walks through key stages, from applications and interviews to background checks and offers, highlighting common pitfalls and smarter approaches. Designed to be immediately useful, this session emphasizes actionable guidance rather than abstract legal theory. While examples will focus on multistate considerations, including Illinois, California, and Michigan, the core principles apply broadly. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to structure a consistent, defensible hiring process. Topics will include avoiding risky interview questions, properly handling background checks and salary discussions, and training managers to make compliant hiring decisions.
This program is part of a two-part lunchtime series, with a companion session on best practices in discipline and termination scheduled for Thursday, July 16.
Masuda Funai is a full-service law firm with offices in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Schaumburg.