Michael Klazema

Michael's Recent Publications

Video Resumes: The Way of the Future?

By Michael Klazema | 08/25/2021

Are video resumes the key to future recruitment and hiring? In the wake of a TikTok resume project, questions remain abo...

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Recent Supreme Court FCRA Ruling Could Have Implications for Employee Background Screening

By Michael Klazema | 08/16/2021

A recent Supreme Court ruling on an FCRA class action lawsuit could have implications for employers. While the lawsuit c...

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New York City Unveils New Ban the Box Concept: Two-Step Background Checks

By Michael Klazema | 08/4/2021

Due to amendments to the New York City Fair Chance Act, employers in the city must now divide their employee background ...

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Forensic Audit Brings New Clarity to Case Regarding Falsified Background Checks for Teachers

By Michael Klazema | 07/29/2021

A forensic audit of a charter school in New Orleans has seemingly identified the person behind the school’s falsified ba...

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Michigan Could Redact Date-of-Birth from Some Records; What It Means for Background Checks

By Michael Klazema | 07/20/2021

Michigan is considering a rule that would redact date-of-birth information from court records. If the amendment goes thr...

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Vermont Mental Health Agency Must Repay Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare Payments Due to Background Check Lapse

By Michael Klazema | 07/9/2021

A mental health services agency in Vermont recently agreed to repay $170,000 in improperly billed Medicare, Medicaid, an...

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Can I Dispute a False Positive Drug Test?

By Michael Klazema | 07/2/2021

You can dispute a false positive drug test. Show evidence of a valid prescription, provide context, or test again.

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Summer Camps Prepare to Return in 2021; What Parents Should Know

By Michael Klazema | 06/4/2021

Many summer camps are likely to return in 2021 following a year off due to COVID-19. Here’s what parents should know abo...

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CDC and EEOC Guidance about Covid-19 Vaccinations

By Michael Klazema | 05/27/2021

The CDC recently issued guidance that individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear...

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North Carolina Moves to Require Fingerprint Background Checks for Teachers

By Michael Klazema | 05/17/2021

Legislators in North Carolina are seeking to make fingerprint background checks the standard vetting process for teacher...

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