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PRISM EPL Services Presents: Beyond the Interview - Confidently Navigating the Complex Hiring Process for Local Educational Agencies (including AB 2534 Compliance)

Overview

Hiring the right employee involves more than just a strong interview—it requires navigating a complex landscape of legal requirements and risk management considerations. This webinar will address critical issues facing education HR professionals, such as the role of arrest or conviction records in hiring decisions, how to conduct thorough reference and background checks and when offers may be rescinded. Nine months into implementation of AB 2534 this webinar will also focus on ensuring compliance and best practices under the new law, confusion around who the law applies to, complex situations such as out of state or country employment, and what to do when you get an incomplete or no response. Attendees will gain clarity on legal requirements and leave with practical strategies to strengthen their hiring practices while staying legally compliant.

Key Takeaways

  1. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to lawfully and effectively incorporate background and reference checks into their hiring process while managing risk and ensuring fairness. 
  2. This webinar will clarify key compliance challenges under AB 2534.
  3. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and best practices to enhance their hiring process.

 

Presented By

Emma Sol, Lozano Smith Attorney, Walnut Creek

Gail Zurek, Lozano Smith Attorney, Fresno

Need More Info or Help?
We hope you can join us. Feel free to contact Katie Mola for more details.

Phone: (916) 850-7400
Email: kmola@prismrisk.gov

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Event Type

Webinar

Meeting Date

  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    1:00 PM – 2:00 PM