Michael Klazema

Industry News

How Far Back Does a Criminal Background Check Go in Tennessee?

With background checks, every state has slightly different reporting requirements and regulations that employers and other entities must follow. In some st

By Michael Klazema | 10/16/2019

Industry News, Uber, lyft, ridesharing

The Latest Updates on Ridesharing and Background Checks

The debate about ridesharing services and background checks is not new. For years, ridesharing businesses—primarily Uber and Lyft—have faced criticism for

By Michael Klazema | 10/15/2019

backgroundchecks.com News

Case Study | Educational Organizations Count on backgroundchecks.com to Keep Their Students Safe

Background checks are important for screening job candidates in every sector, but there are few areas in which they matter more than education. Schools and

By Michael Klazema | 10/14/2019

Questions and Answers

How Far Back Does a Criminal Background Check go in North Carolina

A criminal background check in North Carolina shows conviction records from any time in a subject’s life. Learn more about lookback periods.

By Michael Klazema | 10/9/2019

Questions and Answers, fingerprint background checks, FBI fingerprint checks

How Far Back Does a Fingerprint Background Check Go?

A fingerprint background check is often considered the gold standard for criminal history screenings in employee background checks. Many people assume that

By Michael Klazema | 10/3/2019

Industry News, FCRA, contractor screening

The Pitfalls of Hiring Contractors: Why Screening is Important

More companies than ever rely on contractors to perform huge volumes of work—and that pattern is not limited to industry disruptors such as Uber. According

By Michael Klazema | 10/3/2019

Industry News, background checks for temporary workers

Temp Workers, the Gig Economy, and Work Histories: The Challenges of a New Chapter in Employment

Fewer companies are relying exclusively on full-time or part-time staff. Most are adopting “flexible” or “extended” workforce strategies to fill gaps durin

By Michael Klazema | 10/1/2019

Industry News

Safeguarding Businesses Against Fraud from White Collar Employees

According to a 2016 study by PricewaterhouseCoopers, more than a third of all businesses have suffered adverse effects from instances of white-collar crime

By Michael Klazema | 09/26/2019

Questions and Answers

How Far Back Can Employers Check Criminal Backgrounds in Nevada?

In addition to federal background check laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, each state has its own laws that limit or control how employers can vet

By Michael Klazema | 09/25/2019

Industry News, social media checks

Are Social Media Checks Really Useful for Employers?

The “rise” of social media is over—it's here, and it's here to stay. Of the many ramifications that social media's development brought with it, its effects

By Michael Klazema | 09/19/2019