Michael Klazema

employee background check vetting

Employers Experiment with Removing Barriers to Hiring, From Resumes to Background Checks

Some employers are experimenting with “open hiring”, a strategy of hiring new employees without interviews, background checks, or other typical pre-employment steps. While this hiring strategy can att...

Drug Testing

Policy Changes and Labor Challenges Mean Fewer Drug Tests

With more states legalizing marijuana for all adults and pressing labor shortages in many industries, some employers have changed course on pre-employment drug screening.

COVID-19, EEOC

EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements After Sweeping Biden Order

The EEOC has updated its guidance for employers requiring vaccinations for workers. The document covers how employers can implement vaccine mandates without violating the ADA, the Civil Rights Act, an...

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.

employee background check vetting

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...

fair chance act

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 ...

self-check

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.

FCRA violations

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.

ban the box

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.