Michael Klazema

Industry News, background check

Understanding Employee Theft and How to Stop It

According to a study conducted by insurance provider Hiscox, United States businesses victimized by employee theft in 2016 lost an average of $1.13 million

By Michael Klazema | 07/10/2018

Questions and Answers, Background Checks, social security number

Can I Run a Background Check without a Social Security Number?

If you use the criminal background check products offered by backgroundchecks.com, you will notice we request the Social Security Number of the person you

By Michael Klazema | 07/9/2018

Industry News, repeat background checks, chicago public schools

Chicago Public Schools Plan Repeat Background Checks for Employees

Chicago Public Schools recently announced plans to re-run background checks on roughly 45,000 employees. The wave of new background checks will cover teach

By Michael Klazema | 07/5/2018

Industry News

States and Cities Set Sights on Curtailing Wage Inequality

The gender pay gap has been a topic of concern for quite some time now. Recently, more state and local governments have joined the effort to combat wage in

By Michael Klazema | 06/22/2018

Industry News, ban the box

One Study Suggests Ban the Box Rules May Have Unintended Consequences

To date, nine states have taken steps to enact "ban the box" laws that prohibit public and private employers from asking individuals about their criminal p

By Michael Klazema | 06/14/2018

case study, employee background checks, backgroundchecks.com News

Case Study | Regional Petroleum Company Trusts backgroundchecks.com to Vet Employees

Jacobs Petroleum Products is a regional petroleum company that operates throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland. As a wholesale supplier

By Michael Klazema | 06/13/2018

Industry News, background check, youth-sport, abuse

Push for Background Checks on Youth Sports Coaches Continues

For many kids, youth sports offer a path to learning important skills such as cooperative teamwork and self-sufficiency. Their popularity across the United

By Michael Klazema | 06/7/2018

case study, pre-employment screening, backgroundchecks.com News

Case Study: Family-Oriented Nonprofit Relies on backgroundchecks.com for Thorough Pre-Employment Screening

The Family Resource Center of North Mississippi (FRCNMS) is a nonprofit organization based in Tupelo, Mississippi. The organization was founded on the beli

By Michael Klazema | 06/4/2018

Industry News, colorado

Greenley, Colorado Adds Background Checks for City Council Members

Six months ago, the residents of Greenley, Colorado unknowingly elected a convicted felon to a city council position. To prevent something similar from hap

By Michael Klazema | 05/29/2018

Industry News, compliance

May Compliance Review & Legislative Updates

Among the many issues debated each year in legislatures around the country, employment concerns are often frequently at the top of the list. 2018 has seen

By Michael Klazema | 05/24/2018