diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index ab590509..b10885d2 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
 ### Description
 
 
-#### Related issues (eg. strongloop/loopback#49)
+#### Related issues (eg. #49 or strongloop/loopback#49)
 
 - None
 
 ### Checklist
 
-- [ ] CLA signed
 - [ ] New tests are added to cover all changes
 - [ ] Code conforms with the [style
   guide](http://loopback.io/doc/en/contrib/style-guide.html)
-- [ ] All CI builds are passing