Michael Klazema

The Importance of Dates of Birth in Background Checks

In Michigan, lawmakers and courts continue to debate whether to include dates of birth on court records. Learn why the debate has major implications for employer background checks.

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Labor Shortages, Background Check Delays, and the Risk of Reduced Vigilance

Labor shortages and background check bottlenecks have some employers wondering if they should lower their standards to find workers. Learn why strong background checks and high employment standards co...

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Bifurcated Background Checks: Changes in the NYC Fair Chance Act

Recent changes to the NYC Fair Chance Act changed the way that employers conduct non-criminal screening procedures. Learn about the changes and what they mean.

Sanction Screening: What You Need to Know

As important as they are, these checks are only one piece of the puzzle, particularly for organizations dealing with high-level transactions, large amounts of money, or the care of others, such as in ...

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Ensuring the Information in Your Background Check Is Accurate

What appears on your own background check? Learn how to find out for yourself. Avoid surprises and see what your background check says about you.

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Avoiding Legal Exposure From Faulty FCRA Disclosures

The FCRA requires employers to provide standalone disclosures about background checks to applicants. Learn how simple mistakes can lead to significant legal trouble.

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Staying on Top of Changes in "Ban the Box" Laws

Local employment laws change frequently, introducing new potential hurdles for hiring managers. There's never a bad time to review your company's compliance status.

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Questions to Ask Youth Sports Organizations When Enrolling Your Kids

Youth sports can be an enriching, rewarding activity for kids, but it can also be a dangerous one. Here are four questions to ask your youth sports organization about employee background screening, co...

Harvard Business School Report Calls into Question the Viability of Automated Hiring Technologies

Automated hiring software was supposed to streamline the hiring process. According to a recent report from Harvard, it’s creating new and unfair barriers for some job seekers.

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The Latest News with Background Checks and Dating Apps

Match Group will soon begin beta testing for the background check feature of its popular Tinder app. That development could change dating apps and dating sites forever as other platforms embrace backg...