Michael Klazema

Industry News, EEOC

EEOC Takes Aim at Discriminatory Business Practices

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s purview isn’t limited to setting guidelines for hiring and publishing explainers on discrimination. The EEOC

By Michael Klazema | 10/29/2020

Industry News

Lawsuit Alleges Corruption and Background Check Failures in NYC School Transportation Department

Recent developments within New York City’s Department of Education—specifically its Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT)—are shining a light on a trend of

By Michael Klazema | 10/20/2020

Industry News, education, infographic

The Future of School

For years, technology has been altering the landscape of education, adding eLearning and other online learning approaches to the existing arsenal of face-t

By Michael Klazema | 10/20/2020

backgroundchecks.com News

Top 25 hourly rates at Fortune 500 companies (updated for 2021)

Hourly rates and minimum wages have received a lot of attention in the media in recent years thanks to a political push to institute higher minimum wages a

By Michael Klazema | 10/13/2020

Industry News, Uber, lyft, ridesharing background checks

Uber Accused of Negligent Business Practices in Latest Suit

Alleging that Uber misrepresents the safety of its services and does little to provide oversight of its drivers' actions, a New York woman has filed suit a

By Michael Klazema | 10/8/2020

Industry News, Background Checks, youth sports

Cheerleading Association's Ban List Featured Glaring Omissions

After the Larry Nasser abuse scandal rocked the world of gymnastics, many observers thought that it would be a watershed moment in the fight to protect you

By Michael Klazema | 10/1/2020

Industry News, employee background checks, salary history, employment history

Salary History Bans Pick up Steam

Can employers still ask about salary history? Not long ago, it was common for employers to request salary information as part of a job application alongsid

By Michael Klazema | 09/22/2020

Questions and Answers, Coronavirus, tutor background checks, homeschooling

Which Background Checks Are Needed for Tutors?

 Are you thinking about hiring a tutor for your child? Because of coronavirus, interest is on the upswing for tutors, Zutors (Zoom tutors), and “instructor

By Michael Klazema | 09/9/2020

Industry News, volunteer background checks

Volunteers and Caregivers: Background Check Policies

Which role should background checks play for aged care providers? Michigan recently took a big step in standardizing certain parts of the background check

By Michael Klazema | 09/1/2020

Industry News, EEOC, contractor background checks

Uber and Lyft Face Backlash for Classifying Workers as Independent Contractors

Should Uber and Lyft consider their drivers employees? This question is at the center of a growing debate concerning the two biggest ridesharing businesses

By Michael Klazema | 08/27/2020