Michael Klazema

fair chance housing

Councilors Ban Some Tenant Background Checks in New York City

A movement to ban some tenant background checks in New York City finally succeeded. Landlords carved out core exceptions in the final law.

By Michael Klazema | 01/12/2022

dating apps

Why Background Check Your Date? Recent Viral TikTok Video Gives an Answer

Is it safe to go on a date with the person you matched with on Tinder or Hinge? A thorough background screening of your date through backgroundchecks.com can make all the difference.

By Michael Klazema | 01/7/2022

state background check

Should Background Checks Have a Place in State Politics?

Do political candidates need background checks? Many have questions after a local news team revealed that one mayoral candidate in Atlanta was a convicted felon.

By Michael Klazema | 01/6/2022

volunteer background checks

Volunteer Firefighter Facing Felony Rape Charge Hired Due to Oversight

A South Carolina volunteer fire department hired an individual facing felony charges in another state, highlighting the importance of nationwide background checks

By Michael Klazema | 12/29/2021

tenant screening

Florida Tragedy Shows Background Checks Are a Crucial Tool for Landlords

In the wake of a tragedy in Florida, the state could pass a law requiring building employee background checks for apartment complexes. Even without a legal requirement, landlords should have protocols...

By Michael Klazema | 12/15/2021

background check

Slow Chicago-Area Background Checks Lead to Hiring Delays

Designed to create safer opportunities for hiring, background checks can sometimes introduce delays into the process. Are they still worthwhile?

By Michael Klazema | 12/8/2021

Healthcare Background Checks

What the Healthcare Employee Shortage Means for Hiring in the Medical Field

Covid-19 exacerbates an already severe employee shortage in the healthcare field. We explore some of the ways this shortage could affect hiring in medicine as we advance.

By Michael Klazema | 12/7/2021

Compliance and Legislation

Can AI-Based Hiring Tools Be Fixed?

AI-based hiring tools were touted to save employers time, streamline hiring, and even remove bias from the hiring process. Now, though, critics of these tools – including the New York City Council – s...

By Michael Klazema | 11/27/2021

Compliance and Legislation

Florida May Mandate Background Checks for Apartment Workers

Following a murder at a student rental apartment near the University of Florida, some lawmakers have proposed changes to the law that would create new background check requirements.

By Michael Klazema | 11/20/2021

FCRA

CFPB Warns Against Name-Only Matches, Says They May Violate FCRA

The FCRA establishes a broad range of consumer protections. A recent government advisory from the CFPB clarified that certain background reports may not meet FCRA standards.

By Michael Klazema | 11/17/2021