Michael Klazema

backgroundchecks.com legislation and compliance update: State-Required Disparate Impact

The case pending in a United States District Court in Ohio illustrates some of the difficulties facing employers that use criminal records in making employ

Lawsuit Against Coaches Prompts Review of Background Check Policy

A lawsuit has spurred Brunswick County officials to begin their review of the county’s youth recreation league background check requirements a bit earlier

Intoxicated School Bus Driver Prompts Discussion of Background Check Protocols for Contractors

With more and more schools entrusting tasks like bus driving, coaching, and cleaning to contractors, there is definitely a need to ensure that contractors

Oregon Health Authority Considers Background Checks for Community Health Workers

The Oregon Health Authority recently proposed a new rule that would require community health workers to pass a criminal background check in order to get th

Compliance and Legislation, Background Checks, Connecticut, home health agencies

New Requirements for Connecticut Homemaker-Companion Agencies

The State’s Governor approved Public Act No. 13-88 on June 6, 2013, which revises the General Statutes Section 20-679. This section deals with comprehensiv

Indiana School District Requires Background Checks for All Visitors

Most people agree that there is a need to protect children from predators who may work at or volunteer in their schools. Normally this is accomplished by p

Massachusetts Revises Background Check Law

Implementation of a new background check law in Massachusetts has been delayed by the need to revise the wording of the law to satisfy federal requirements

Compliance and Legislation, oregon, social media checks

Social Media Accounts are Off Limits in Oregon

The new legislation defines “social media” as an electronic medium that allows users to create, share and view user-generated content, including uploading

Compliance and Legislation, Fair Credit Reporting Act, maine

Maine Amends its Fair Credit Reporting Act

Maine amended its Fair Credit Reporting Act by repealing Title 10, Chapter 210 and enacting Title 10, Chapter 209-B of its Revised Statutes. The amendments

Parking Enforcement Officer Hired without Criminal Background Check Writes Fake Tickets

Reporters in Prince George’s County, Md. have been investigating the case of a parking enforcement officer who allegedly wrote $2,000 worth of fake tickets