Michael Klazema

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South Carolina School District Finds Success with New Volunteer Screening Process

For a long time, schools have had a dilemma of sorts with screening their volunteers. It goes without saying that school systems don't want to run the same

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Mississippi Prison Hires a Finance Officer Once Convicted of Embezzlement

In most cases, background checks are geared to specifically highlight crimes and other past offenses that would make an individual unfit to perform a parti

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New York County Wonders about Background Checks for Assistant Coroners

Legislators in Cayuga County, New York are wondering whether or not they should implement background checks for assistant coroners working in the area. The

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Columbia City, Missouri, Bans the Box and More

The City of Columbia’s new ordinance prohibits all employers in the city from inquiring about, questioning, or seeking information about any arrests, charg

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Ohio Home Health Worker Indicted on Rape Charges Had Previous History of Assault

Officials with the Ohio Department of Health say that the rape of a 17-year-old girl in Delaware County would have been prevented had proper background che

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Ohio Police Officers Indicted for Unlawful Use of Background Checks

In most cases, background checks are used by employers to learn more about applicants and determine whether or not they are fit to work a specific job. The

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Louisiana Approves New Background Check Requirements for Daycares

More and more daycare and preschool programs around the country are being called upon to ramp up their policies to keep kids safe. In 2013, Georgia approve

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Background Check Oversights Plague Kansas Youth Sports Leagues

State law in Kansas doesn't require youth sports leagues to run any background checks on their coaches. And while some leagues are cautious and do run chec

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New Ridesharing Service Takes Aim at Uber and Lyft with Background Checks

One of the biggest criticisms for ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft is that their driver background checks are not comprehensive enough to keep passe

What is a Background Check for a Job?

So you've submitted your resume and application, aced the phone and in-person interviews, and think you're a shoe-in for your dream job. There's just one s