Michael Klazema

Questions and Answers, background check

How Long Do Background Checks Take?

Whether you are sitting in the employer’s chair or applying for jobs, you are probably curious how long background checks take. If you are trying to fill a

By Michael Klazema | 02/7/2018

Compliance and Legislation, virginia

Virginia House of Delegates Passes New Background Check Law for Adoptions

Virginia legislators recently voted their approval of three new bills related to adoption. One of the bills would ramp up background checks for adoptive pa

By Michael Klazema | 02/7/2018

Industry News, criminal background check

Looking for Ways to Improve Background Checks on City Employees

The City of Schenectady, New York is working on improving its background checks for city employees. According to an article published by the Times Union, t

By Michael Klazema | 02/2/2018

Industry News, background check, employment law, abuse

Why the Larry Nassar Scandal Has Everything to Do with Employment Law and Background Checks

On January 24, Larry Nassar was sentenced to “40 to 175 years in prison” for assaulting and molesting at least 150 underage girls. Nassar, a former doctor

By Michael Klazema | 01/26/2018

Industry News, employee background checks

San Antonio Nonprofit Didn’t Vet Embezzling Accountant

A San Antonio nonprofit organization is in the headlines due to a major embezzlement case. The NPO, called Centro San Antonio, hired a staff accountant in

By Michael Klazema | 01/17/2018

Industry News, driver, colorado

Denver Public Schools Fires School Bus Driver for Crash

Denver Public Schools has fired a bus driver for getting into an accident while on the phone, explains a report from Fox 31 Denver. The bus driver, Nykeshi

By Michael Klazema | 01/8/2018

Compliance and Legislation, california, ban the box

California’s Private Employer Ban the Box Policy Takes Effect

As the most populous state in the country, California is now the largest jurisdiction to implement ban the box policies for private employers. Per a report

By Michael Klazema | 01/1/2018

Compliance and Legislation, kentucky, criminal history background, child abuse and neglect registry

Large Kentucky School District Adopts New Background Check Policies

Kentucky’s biggest school district is preparing to implement new background check policies. Per a report from Louisville-based Fox affiliate WDRB, Jefferso

By Michael Klazema | 12/8/2017

Compliance and Legislation, Georgia, volunteer background check, Independent Contractors

Forsyth County Parks and Rec Department Adds Streamlined Background Check Policy

The Parks and Recreation Department in Forsyth County, Georgia will soon implement a new background screening policy. Per local coverage, the policy focuse

By Michael Klazema | 11/20/2017

Compliance and Legislation, FCRA

U.S. District Court Dismisses FCRA Lawsuit Against Home Depot

California’s Central District U.S. District Court made headlines last month by dismissing an FCRA lawsuit against Home Depot. Per a report from The Nationa

By Michael Klazema | 11/16/2017