Michael Klazema

Compliance and Legislation, class action, starbucks, FCRA

Starbucks Facing a Potential Class-Action Suit for Alleged FCRA Violations

Starbucks is facing a potential class-action lawsuit over alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Per a report from Law360.com, the coffee cha

By Michael Klazema | 10/29/2017

Industry News, background check, new jersey, caregivers

New Jersey Legislators Pledge to Improve Background Checks for Caregivers

Two lawmakers in New Jersey have vowed to improve the background check requirements for caregivers at living communities that serve individuals with disabi

By Michael Klazema | 10/25/2017

Industry News, teacher background checks, Illinois

Employees Banned from Chicago Public Schools Found Jobs at Local Charter Schools

A recent audit by the Chicago Board of Education found that employees who had been banned by Chicago Public Schools were getting jobs with local charter sc

By Michael Klazema | 10/24/2017

Compliance and Legislation, louisiana, daycare, employee screening

Louisiana Daycare Centers Brace for Background Check Cost Increases

Daycare operators in Louisiana are preparing for substantial increases in the cost of employee background checks. Per a recent report from The Advocate, a

By Michael Klazema | 10/12/2017

Compliance and Legislation, criminal background check, university, employee screening

University of Colorado Adds Background Checks for Student Employees

The University of Colorado is one of the latest colleges in the United States to add background checks for student employees. According to a report from Th

By Michael Klazema | 10/4/2017

school, Kansas, volunteer background check

Kansas School District Adds Volunteer Background Checks

Newton USD 373, a unified school district that serves the city of Newton, Kansas, and several surrounding areas, is adopting a new background check policy

By Michael Klazema | 09/15/2017

Industry News, Massachusetts, ridesharing, driver

Massachusetts Tweaks Background Check Requirements for Ridesharing Drivers

The Massachusetts state government is tweaking some of the background check requirements for drivers of ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft. Per a rece

By Michael Klazema | 09/15/2017

Industry News, school bus drivers, Georgia

Georgia Bus Driver Had History of Child Molestation

A man with a charge for child molestation drove a school bus for two and a half years in Cobb County, Georgia, per a recent report from the Marietta Daily

By Michael Klazema | 09/11/2017

Compliance and Legislation, background check, fingerprint

City of Schenectady Adopting New Background Check Policy

In the past, the City of Schenectady has limited its background checks to certain high-responsibility positions. Going forward, the upstate New York city w

By Michael Klazema | 09/8/2017

Compliance and Legislation, new york

New York Law Leaves Loopholes for Sex Offenders to Work at Camps

Because of a loophole in a New York State law, it may be possible for sex offenders to obtain employment at children’s camps. Per a report from News 12 Wes

By Michael Klazema | 08/30/2017