Michael Klazema

Questions and Answers, juvenile records

Can Background Checks See Juvenile Records?

It is common knowledge that most criminal records—including misdemeanor and felony convictions—can show up on background checks. When it comes to juvenile

By Michael Klazema | 08/7/2019

Industry News

What You Need to Know about Continuous Background Screening

For most businesses, the biggest limitation of criminal background checks is that they are time-bound. A criminal background check report is a snapshot of

By Michael Klazema | 08/6/2019

Industry News, discrimination, Criminal History, dismissals

Macy’s Faces Class Action Lawsuit over Claims of Hiring Discrimination

Employers face many challenges in the hiring process, and finding suitable candidates is only the first hurdle. Many employers seek to understand whether t

By Michael Klazema | 08/1/2019

Industry News, infographic

The Best Small Workplaces

What defines a “great” small workplace? Is it an incredible benefits package? A focus on the health and wellbeing of its employees? A clear mission that em

By Michael Klazema | 07/27/2019

Industry News, FCRA

7-Eleven Settles $2M FCRA Class Action Lawsuit

The convenience store chain 7-Eleven recently paid out nearly $2 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleges it violated the Fair Credit Reportin

By Michael Klazema | 07/23/2019

criminal history background, volunteer background checks, backgroundchecks.com News, types of background checks

Case Study | Social and Child Services Organizations Rely on backgroundchecks.com to Help Protect the People They Serve

Social and child services organizations across the nation work tirelessly and selflessly to help less-advantaged populations, whether they support children

By Michael Klazema | 07/22/2019

Industry News, gig economy, background screening in the gig economy

When Employers Lose Sight of the Importance of Background Checks in a Gig Economy

The "gig economy," characterized by the rise of companies such as Uber and Postmates, has transformed more than just the taxi and delivery industries; it h

By Michael Klazema | 07/18/2019

Industry News, new jersey, volunteer background check

New Jersey Organization Failed to Conduct Volunteer Background Checks While Administering Federal Grant Programs

A Camden, New Jersey-based organization entrusted with administering federal grant programs will pay $1.1 million to settle United State Department of Just

By Michael Klazema | 07/16/2019

Industry News, Pennsylvania, clean slate bill, expunged criminal record

Pennsylvania Begins Automatic Record Sealing Under New Clean Slate Law

At the end of June 2018, the governor of Pennsylvania signed the "Clean Slate" law. Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law has a stated intention of reducing the b

By Michael Klazema | 07/11/2019

Industry News, Georgia, elder care

Georgia Prepares to Implement New Background Check Requirements for Long-Term Care Providers

In October, Georgia will implement a new background-check-driven law that is intended to protect the elderly and other vulnerable populations from abuse at

By Michael Klazema | 07/9/2019