As the economy continues to grow and employers add to their workforce, many employers may find it useful to use pre-employment testing and/or various screening methods in making hiring decisions. Pre-employment testing and screening can come in many different forms and at any stage of the hiring process. Some of the more popular tests and screening procedures include personality or cognitive testing, physical ability tests, credit checks, and criminal background checks. While testing and screening can be an effective way to hire the best candidate from a highly saturated workforce, it is important to make sure such methods do not run afoul of federal and/or state laws.
