Michael Klazema

Michael Klazema is the lead author and editor for Dallas-based backgroundchecks.com with a focus on human resource and employment screening developments

Michael Klazema

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

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

Oklahoma Restricts Employer Access to Social Media Accounts

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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

Tennessee Restricts Reporting of Expunged Records

Compliance and Legislation, expungement, Tennessee

Tennessee Restricts Reporting of Expunged Records

On April 10, 2014, the Tennessee legislature passed House Bill 2048 and prohibiting the reporting of expunged criminal history. The Governor is expected to

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Oregon Passes Legislation About Abuse of Vulnerable Adults

Compliance and Legislation, oregon, law about vulnerable persons

Oregon Passes Legislation About Abuse of Vulnerable Adults

New legislation passed in Oregon this month amending sections of the law about vulnerable persons. Most of the changes to the law involve investigations by

Indianapolis and Marion County Ban the Box

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Indianapolis and Marion County Ban the Box

Indianapolis (and Marion County) is following the lead of many other jurisdictions that have recently adopted ban-the-box laws. These laws refer to the eli

Mississippi Un-Bans the Box

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Mississippi Un-Bans the Box

“Ban the box” refers to eliminating the box on job applications that require applicants to disclose whether they have been charged with or convicted of a c

What Employers Need to Know About Background Checks

Compliance and Legislation, Background Checks, EEOC, FTC, equal employment

What Employers Need to Know About Background Checks

The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued a joint publication entitled, Background Checks, What Employers

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