Michael Klazema

Questions and Answers

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

By Michael Klazema | 12/11/2019

Industry News, EEOC, discrimination

Dollar General Agrees to Pay $6 Million in EEOC Settlement

For large and small employers across a broad spectrum of industries, pre-employment background checks are an integral part of the hiring process. A legal o

By Michael Klazema | 11/28/2019

Questions and Answers

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

By Michael Klazema | 11/20/2019

Industry News, criminal background checks

Effective Background Check Policies Require Reliable Oversight Procedures

Thorough criminal background checks protect businesses in many ways, not only verifying suitability for a position but also safeguarding employees and patr

By Michael Klazema | 11/14/2019

Industry News

How Long Is a Background Check Good For?

How long does a background check last? This question is difficult to answer, but critical to address: many employers use it to decide how to structure thei

By Michael Klazema | 11/13/2019

Industry News

Can Law Enforcement Run Background Checks on Speakers at Public Meetings?

Businesses can benefit from running background checks on virtually anyone who they bring into their inner circle, from full-time employees and part-timers

By Michael Klazema | 11/12/2019

Industry News, instant background check

Instant Background Checks at Schools: The New Normal?

The idea of conducting instant background checks at schools is not new. For years, school districts all over the country have been looking for a reliable w

By Michael Klazema | 10/29/2019

Industry News, ongoing background checks

The Insider Threat: What You Should Know

Protecting your business and creating a reliable workforce are priorities. While many companies use pre-employment background checks, the threat does not e

By Michael Klazema | 10/24/2019

Questions and Answers, employment background check

How Does a Background Check Work?

In running an employment background check—or consenting to one—employers and job seekers often have a similar question: how does a background check work? T

By Michael Klazema | 10/23/2019

Industry News, school bus drivers

Bus Drivers and Background Checks

One of the biggest debates in modern education has nothing to do with the classroom, but rather with the thing that gets students to the classroom. School

By Michael Klazema | 10/22/2019