Michael Klazema

Missouri

Missouri State Highway Patrol Unveils New Criminal History Database Website

Statewide criminal background checks in Missouri may be getting easier than ever before. According to a recent Associated Press report, the Missouri State

By Michael Klazema | 07/14/2015

Industry News, school, new jersey, teacher

New Jersey Legislator Wants Background Checks for All Private School Employees in the State

A Hoboken, New Jersey legislators wants to propose a new background check law for private schools after video footage of a teacher "roughing up" a toddler

By Michael Klazema | 07/13/2015

Industry News, Background Checks, license

Three States Considering Laws to Further Regulate Pet Grooming Industry

Background checks for groomers, bans on dangerous grooming equipment, and the implementation of pet grooming licenses are all on the table with various pie

By Michael Klazema | 07/7/2015

Industry News, Nevada

New Law in Nevada Seeks to Expand Background Checks for Gaming Industry Employees

Nevada will soon give extra leeway to gaming industry employers looking to gain insight into their applicants' financial histories. The state's legislature

By Michael Klazema | 06/30/2015

Industry News, virginia

Investigation into Virginia Child Services Center Reveals Fraud, Failed Background Checks

The Pendleton Child Services Center, a shuttered business based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, may face criminal charges following an investigation that reve

By Michael Klazema | 06/16/2015

Compliance and Legislation, Illionois

Cook County, Illinois Limits Credit Checks for Employment Purposes

Cook County, Illinois recently passed legislation that amends the County’s Human Rights ordinance to restrict employers from using credit histories or repo

By Michael Klazema | 06/13/2015

Industry News, pensylvania, volunteer background check

Pennsylvania State Representative Wants to Exempt Emergency Responders from Paying for Background Checks

Under current legislation in the state of Pennsylvania, emergency response workers, including firefighters and emergency medical technicians, are required

By Michael Klazema | 06/4/2015

Industry News, volunteer, ohio

Commissioners in Ross County, Ohio Offer to Pay Background Check Expenses for Local 4-H Volunteers

A few months ago, the Ohio State University Extension program announced that it was going to begin requiring volunteers with the 4-H program to undergo bac

By Michael Klazema | 06/1/2015

Industry News, Michigan

Michigan Working to Pull Convicted Rapist's License to Practice as a Psychologist

In 2008, Michigan began running background checks on individuals applying for psychologist licenses in the state. Since then, it's become significantly mor

By Michael Klazema | 05/29/2015

Industry News, Connecticut, teacher

Connecticut Working to Expedite Background Checks for Teachers

As things currently stand in Connecticut, new teachers can sometimes wait up to 30 days for their employment background checks to clear. That lengthy waiti

By Michael Klazema | 05/21/2015