Preemployment Screening and Testing: New Jersey

Staying compliant with New Jersey’s preemployment screening and testing laws is essential for HR teams committed to hiring safely, fairly, and effectively. our resource gives HR professionals a clear, comprehensive overview of state‑specific requirements governing background checks, ban‑the‑box and fair chance laws, credit checks, drug and alcohol testing, medical and physical fitness testing, and other screening practices.

Because New Jersey regulates a wide range of screening areas—including criminal background screening, sealed records, employment and education verification, marijuana‑related testing rules, aptitude tests, social media searches, and genetic testing—HR leaders must understand how each requirement influences compliant hiring decisions and risk management.

Designed for today’s HR and talent acquisition professionals, our guide helps you navigate New Jersey’s screening landscape with confidence, supporting more informed hiring practices and stronger organizational compliance.

In this guide, learn about:

• Background Checks
  • Negligent Hiring
  • Education and Employment Verification
• Criminal Background Screening
  • Ban the Box and Fair Chance Laws
  • Mandatory Criminal Background Checks
  • Sealed Criminal Records
• Credit Checks
• Employment Eligibility Verification
• Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • Medical Marijuana
  • Recreational Marijuana
• Medical and Physical Fitness Testing
  • HIV/AIDS Testing
  • Genetic Testing
• Aptitude and Ability Testing
• Social Media and Internet Searches
• Polygraph Tests
• Other Types of Screening
• Future Developments

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