Michael Klazema

Questions and Answers, employment background check

How Can I Prepare for a Background Check?

When applying for a job, most candidates focus their energy on preparing for the job interview. While the interview is certainly an important part of the e

By Michael Klazema | 07/3/2019

Industry News, school employees, fingerprint background checks

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District Altered Background Check Policy Mid-School-Year

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District (CMS), the public school district for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (and for Charlotte, its largest city), chang

By Michael Klazema | 07/2/2019

Industry News, Texas, EEOC guidelines

Court Battle Continues As Texas and EEOC Spar Over Background Check Rules

The role that background checks should play and the impact of what they reveal during the hiring process are under vigorous debate throughout the country.

By Michael Klazema | 06/27/2019

Industry News, FCRA, gig economy, background screening

Federal Court Rule Raises Questions about the FCRA in the Gig Economy

How does the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) apply to independent contractor roles? A recent federal court ruling out of the Southern District of Iowa may

By Michael Klazema | 06/25/2019

Questions and Answers, instant criminal background check

Are Background Checks Instant?

Sometimes, employers need to be able to conduct background checks quickly. Perhaps you are trying to reduce your time-to-hire to avoid situations in which

By Michael Klazema | 06/19/2019

Industry News, church background checks

Internal Audit Highlights Background Check Failures in the Catholic Church

A recent internal audit in the Catholic Church has highlighted continued shortcomings with the religious organization’s vetting of priests and other employ

By Michael Klazema | 06/18/2019

Industry News, ban the box, colorado, new mexico

Colorado and New Mexico Ban the Box; Others Face Enforcement Issues

A criminal record, regardless of the charges, is often a barrier to employment that ex-offenders find difficult to overcome. While more than half of U.S. s

By Michael Klazema | 06/13/2019

Questions and Answers

Are Background Checks Necessary

Why are background checks necessary? Are they an essential component of the pre-hiring process for every position? These are questions that employers frequ

By Michael Klazema | 06/12/2019

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Case Study | Industrial Manufacturing & Construction

For Industrial Companies, Background Checks Are Key for Compliance, Client Satisfaction, and Due Diligence Industrial manufacturing, service, and construct

By Michael Klazema | 06/7/2019

Industry News, expungement, criminal background check

More Southern States Seek to Re-Balance the Impact of a Criminal Record

How common is it to have a criminal record? You're more likely to encounter an individual with a rap sheet than you might think. As noted by online publica

By Michael Klazema | 06/6/2019