Industry News, background check policy, gig economy

Finding Space in the Gig Economy with a Criminal Record Proves Challenging

By Michael Klazema | 01/7/2019

When you climb into a rideshare vehicle or have food delivered by a third-party provider, how can you know the person se...

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Industry News, background check policy, dismissals, chicago public schools

Chicago Public Schools Fires 128 Employees over Background Check Findings

By Michael Klazema | 12/4/2018

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) recently fired 128 employees after conducting fresh background checks. Per a report from th...

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Industry News, background check policy, armed forces

U.S. Army Adopts Background Checks to Strengthen Safety for New Recruits

By Michael Klazema | 11/29/2018

Despite the image US Army drill instructors possess in popular media, the criteria for selection as a DI is rigorously f...

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Industry News, background check policy, DOC

NYC Department of Corrections Hired Officers Despite Red Flags

By Michael Klazema | 05/22/2018

The New York City Department of Corrections (DOC) hired at least 88 people to be correction officers despite red flags i...

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Industry News, background check policy, congress admin, IT

Congressional IT Contractor Didn’t Pass a Background Check

By Michael Klazema | 05/15/2018

An IT contractor who had access to email servers for United States House of Representatives members worked without a bac...

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Questions and Answers, background check policy, Amazon

What's Included in an Amazon Background Check? Do They Hire Felons?

By Michael Klazema | 04/18/2018

Amazon’s background check policy requires all finalists to complete criminal background searches, reference checks, and ...

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