The hiring practices of a company include fully screening prospective employees prior to a job...

Extending a conditional job offer allows the company to set specific conditions that must be met before the offer becomes final, such as background checks, drug tests, or reference checks. If these conditions are not met, the offer can be withdrawn without the company facing discrimination claims. This provides the company with a level of legal protection and ensures that all necessary checks are completed before the employee begins work.

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SHRM Talent Acquisition Strategies

SHRM Learning System for SHRM-SCP