Michael Klazema

Questions and Answers, disclosure

Are Background Checks Anonymous?

Can background checks be anonymous? Yes, for private purposes. Employment checks can’t be anonymous due to disclosure requirements.

By Michael Klazema | 06/5/2019

Industry News, tenant background checks, seattle

Seattle Stops Landlords from Checking Criminal Histories of Tenants

For employment and housing situations alike, banning the box is becoming a common legislative requirement. By barring employers and landlords from asking a

By Michael Klazema | 06/4/2019

Industry News, Florida, medical providers

Florida Paramedic Arrested for Alleged Abuse Had Checkered Past

Doctors, nurses, and paramedics all work with vulnerable individuals every day. Typically, these professionals must undergo rigorous screenings and backgro

By Michael Klazema | 05/30/2019

Questions and Answers

Are Background Checks Expensive?

Every business is engaged in the same balancing act of trying to minimize overhead expenses, growing revenue, and maximizing profits. One area in which exp

By Michael Klazema | 05/29/2019

Industry News, ban the box

The Growth in Compliance Concerns

The world of background checks compliance is always changing. On the one hand, most employers feel obligated to vet their new hires to avoid negligent hiri

By Michael Klazema | 05/28/2019

Industry News, north carolina, temporary workers

North Carolina Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Census Bureau’s Hiring Practices

Lawmakers in North Carolina are calling for an in-depth investigation into the hiring practices of the United States Census Bureau. In March, Kenneth Mabry

By Michael Klazema | 05/28/2019

Questions and Answers, US OneSEARCH, background check accuracy

Are Background Checks Accurate?

How accurate are background checks? If you run a criminal history screening on a job applicant and it comes back clean, can you rely on that result? Is the

By Michael Klazema | 05/22/2019

Industry News, Florida, Healthcare Background Checks

New Cosmetic Surgery Regulations on the Way in Florida

Following the deaths of several women from out-of-state who came to Florida seeking affordable cosmetic surgery, the state is poised to crack down on the i

By Michael Klazema | 05/21/2019

Questions and Answers

Are Background Checks Effective?

How effective are background checks? While background checks are a standard part of the pre-employment screening process,   employers might question how us

By Michael Klazema | 05/14/2019

Background Checks, case study, backgroundchecks.com News, medical providers

How Medical and Medical Device Companies Rely on backgroundchecks.com for Employee Vetting | A Case Study

In the medical field, trust is a priceless commodity. Whether it’s the trust between a medical device company and its customers or a doctor and her patient

By Michael Klazema | 05/10/2019