Michael Klazema

Michael Klazema is the lead author and editor for Dallas-based backgroundchecks.com with a focus on human resource and employment screening developments

Michael Klazema

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The Fair Chance Act: What You Need to Know

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The Fair Chance Act: What You Need to Know

Ban the box legislation isn’t new, but it has so far been limited to smaller geographical areas or governmental units. Thirty-five states and more than 150

Bus Driver Background Check Flaws

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Bus Driver Background Check Flaws

Record-low unemployment rates have combined with a job that is typically viewed as difficult and thankless to create a shortage of bus drivers in almost ev

How to Get a Criminal Background Check: What You Need to Know

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How to Get a Criminal Background Check: What You Need to Know

Learn how to get a background check, whether you are an employer looking to hire a top-tier candidate or someone doing their due diligence on a romantic prospect.

Higher Education Tries to Move "Beyond the Box"

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Higher Education Tries to Move "Beyond the Box"

It's no secret that a steep road lies ahead for individuals seeking to re-enter society after a period of incarceration. While the focus often falls on rem

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Could Dating Apps Do More to Vet Their Users?

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Could Dating Apps Do More to Vet Their Users?

Once confined to websites accessed from home computers, online dating has gone mobile. Dating apps dominate the social scene with tens of millions of activ

Are Ridesharing Services Becoming Safer?

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Are Ridesharing Services Becoming Safer?

Ridesharing services Uber and Lyft have come under fire for not doing enough to prevent rapes and sexual assaults at the hands of their drivers. Critics of

Pre-Employment Background Check: What Shows Up?

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Pre-Employment Background Check: What Shows Up?

The employment background check is a standard part of most hiring processes. According to an HR.com survey, 95 percent of employers conduct “some type of e

How Long Is a PA Criminal Background Check Good For?

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How Long Is a PA Criminal Background Check Good For?

Pennsylvania employers have two questions to consider about their background checks regarding time. First, how many years back does a criminal background c

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