Michael Klazema

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

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

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

Compliance and Legislation, criminal background check, virginia

New Criminal Background Check Requirements for Home Care and Assisted Living in Virginia

The state of Virginia recently passed House Bill 450 relating to the employment of individuals with criminal convictions. The new act amends the Code of Vi

Compliance and Legislation, Indiana, criminal history providers

Indiana Makes Technical Correction Affecting Criminal History Providers

In early August 2013, backgroundchecks.com reported on the passage of Indiana House Bill 1392 which, among other things, amended laws about criminal histor

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

Industry News, ban the box

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

Industry News, ban the box, mississippi

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

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

Employers, Background Checks, and Government Rules

For employers, background checks are a helpful hiring tool. However, there are rules to follow. Learn about government guidelines here.

Town Bars Police Athletic League from Using Local Facilities over Background Check Oversights

A branch of the National Police Athletic League based in Phillipsburg, New Jersey has come under fire for insufficient background checks. The Police Athlet