Michael Klazema

Industry News, Background Checks

Idaho State University Implements Employee Background Checks for the First Time

Though Idaho State University was established in 1901 and had more than 13,500 students as of the fall 2016 semester, the school had not run employee backg

By Michael Klazema | 04/6/2017

Compliance and Legislation, california, juvenile records

California Restricts Employers from Using Juvenile Records for Employment Decisions

On September 26, 2016, the state of California passed Assembly Bill 1843 that amended the Labor Code by prohibiting employers from asking an applicant for

By Michael Klazema | 03/8/2017

Industry News, kentucky, child abuse and neglect registry

Kentucky Legislation Would Expand Access to Child Abuse and Neglect Registry

A bill passed by the Kentucky Senate could expand the list of people who can access and search the state’s child abuse and neglect registry. Per a report f

By Michael Klazema | 03/7/2017

Industry News, credit check, washington DC

Washington, D.C. Restricts Employer Use of Credit Information for Employment Purposes

The new law defines “credit information,” as any written, oral, or communication of information bearing on an employee’s creditworthiness, credit standing,

By Michael Klazema | 02/22/2017

Industry News, professional license verification, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Could Make Dishonesty a Crime on Professional License Applications

Under a piece of legislation pending in Wisconsin, it would be a criminal action for individuals to lie on state applications for professional licenses. Pe

By Michael Klazema | 02/16/2017

Industry News, background check, university, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin System Considering Background Checks for Students

Per a report from WBKT-TV—a television news station based in La Crosse, Wisconsin—the University of Wisconsin System may add a background check step for st

By Michael Klazema | 02/14/2017

Compliance and Legislation, kentucky, ban the box

Kentucky Governor Signs Executive Ban the Box Order

Candidates seeking certain jobs with the Kentucky state government will no longer have to disclose previous criminal activity. Per a report from The Courie

By Michael Klazema | 02/9/2017

Industry News, new york, driver license checks, Uber

Moving Company Startup in New York Emphasizes Background Checks

Companies like Uber have changed the landscape of personal transportation, allowing regular citizens to accept taxi-like fares through a smartphone app. Ub

By Michael Klazema | 02/1/2017

Compliance and Legislation, credit check, ban the box, FCRA, washington DC

Washington, D.C. Passes Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act

Washington, D.C. employers wishing to run credit checks on prospective hires will have more difficulty doing so under a new act passed by the local City Co

By Michael Klazema | 01/26/2017

Industry News, background check, oregon

Two Unrelated Cases Highlight Holes in Portland School District’s Background Checks

Portland Public Schools is under the microscope at the moment, after two unrelated cases came to light indicating potential holes in the district's employe

By Michael Klazema | 01/20/2017