Michael Klazema

Industry News, background check, school, Texas

Are Dallas Schools Missing Background Checks?

Has the Dallas Independent School District been skipping criminal background checks on some of its key employees? That's a question that has been in the ai

By Michael Klazema | 09/22/2014

Industry News, education verification

Background Check Flags Educational Discrepancy on Wal-Mart Executive's Resume

Need a reason to never lie on your resume? Look no further than a high-ranking Wal-Mart executive, who recently resigned from his position after a backgrou

By Michael Klazema | 09/22/2014

Industry News, sex offender, Washington

Washington State Fair Cracks Down on Sex Offenders with Background Checks

The Washington State Fair is one of the largest carnival or fair events in the entire country, stretching on for 17 days from the beginning of September to

By Michael Klazema | 09/22/2014

Industry News, government, contractor background checks

Federal Government Cuts Ties Background Check Contractor

Schools, hospitals, and businesses throughout the country may use the FBI nationwide criminal database to run background checks, but the federal government

By Michael Klazema | 09/15/2014

Industry News, criminal background check, university

Central Michigan University Removes Head Golf Coach After Education Background Check

For years, Thomas Beidleman had it made as one of the most respected golf coaches in college sports. For 10 seasons, from 2001 to 2010, Beidleman served as

By Michael Klazema | 09/8/2014

Compliance and Legislation, drug screening, new hampshire, health care

New Hampshire Mandates a Drug-Free Workplace Policy for Health Care Providers

New Hampshire’s House Bill 597 goes into effect August 25, 2014. The bill relates to a drug-free workplace for licensed health care facilities and provider

By Michael Klazema | 08/8/2014

Compliance and Legislation, licensing, new hampshire

New Hampshire Eases Licensing Restrictions

With the passage of House Bill 1368, obtaining a license to engage in a profession or occupation in New Hampshire may be easier for some with prior crimina

By Michael Klazema | 07/18/2014

Compliance and Legislation, Tennessee, negligent hiring immunity

Tennessee Grants Negligent Hiring Immunity

The Tennessee legislature recently enacted Senate Bill 276, which establishes section 107 of the Criminal Procedure Code Title 40, Chapter 29. Chapter 29 d

By Michael Klazema | 07/11/2014

Compliance and Legislation, new york, employment law

Posting and Notice Requirements for New York’s Article 23-A

Article 23-A of New York’s Correction Law (§§750-755), relates to licensure and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses

By Michael Klazema | 06/26/2014

Compliance and Legislation, oklahoma, social media checks

Oklahoma Restricts Employer Access to Social Media Accounts

“Personal online social media account” is defined to mean an online account that is used by an employee or prospective employee exclusively for personal co

By Michael Klazema | 06/20/2014