Michael Klazema

Did Oklahoma EMSA Possibly Hire Over 100 Convicted Felons?

In Oklahoma, paramedics who are employed by the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) are only known by name to the organization. They know nothing a

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backgroundchecks.com Legislation and Compliance Update: Pepsi Settles EEOC Class Charge for $3.1 Million

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced settlement of a charge it brought against Pepsi Beverages on behalf of black applicants whom Pepsi ha

University of Alabama Hires Coach with DUI Twice

The University of Alabama recently hired a head football coach with a DUI on their record. Garrick McGee, former offensive coordinator from the University

Schools Across the Country Re-Evaluating Background Checks

Since the Penn State coach scandal, there has been a rush nationwide to reform and re-evaluate the way schools are conducting background checks on all of t

New State Law in Pennsylvania Makes Background Checks Mandatory

In a move that has been met with some controversy, the state of Pennsylvania recently put a law into effect that now makes it mandatory for all employees o

Are You Not Getting Hired? It Could Be Your Background

It is a tough time to be looking for a job, but it can be even tougher when you have all of the experience, a perfect resume and you are still getting pass

After Coaching Scandals, the Importance of Background Checks Come to Light

In the past month, there have been several instances of coaches being accused of sexually explicit crimes against the children they are supposed to be teac

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Amendment to California Civil Code 1786 Goes Into Effect January 1, 2012

This amendment is in addition to current California law requiring employers to provide extensive consumer notification before a background check is conduct

backgroundchecks.com Legislation and Compliance Update - California Senate Passes AB 22

The California Senate has passed, and the governor is expected to sign, AB 22 limiting the use of consumer credit reports for applicant screening and other

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backgroundchecks.com Legislation and Compliance Update - Louisiana Enacts E-Verify Legislation

backgroundchecks.com Legislation and Compliance Update that On July 1, 2011, Governor Bobby Jindal signed HB 646 into law, creating Act 402.