BACKGROUND CHECK NEWS AND ARTICLES
Reliable Background Screening has a long and successful history performing background checks in a multitude of industries, nationwide. Reliable is widely considered as the experts in the intricacies of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other background screening regulations. President and CEO, Rudy Troisi, has been a speaker, nationally, at numerous professional organizations on the topic of employee and other background checks. As part of our stated goal to educate our clients about what background information they should have, and what the best methods are to acquire it, please refer to the two areas below, which contain valuable information pertaining to background checks.
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NLRB Final Joint Employer Rule – Unwelcome News for Franchisors and Other Businesses
Late last month, the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) released its final rule defining its new standard for joint-employer status. This ruling reverses the franchise-friendlier rule that was adopted in 2020 and replaces it with a franchise-adverse rule that will likely negatively impact the franchise industry model, as well as other industries, including staffing agencies. The NLRB has provided “an exhaustive list of seven categories of terms or [...]
Member Background Checks – A Country Club Benefit For Which Applicants Will Pay
At first glance, the concept of country club member applicants welcoming the opportunity to pay for their member background checks may seem implausible. However, when positioned properly by country club staff and the Club’s marketing materials, country club member background checks can be viewed as a valuable benefit by prospective club members for many reasons. While some members might initially hesitate at the prospect of paying for these [...]
Second Chance Hires Can Work Out
Earlier this month, I attended a professional background screeners conference and had the privilege of listening to a great keynote speaker, Damon West. Damon West's story is indeed an inspiring example of how second chance hires can work out, demonstrating the power of redemption and resilience. Damon's journey from a life of addiction and crime to a successful motivational speaker, college professor, author and philanthropist is a testament [...]
Why Student Background Checks are Essential Today
In today's dynamic educational landscape, institutions must place a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for all students and staff. One essential tool that helps achieve this goal is performing background checks on prospective students. Background checks are comprehensive investigations into an individual's criminal history, academic records, and personal character. By conducting these checks, educational institutions can ensure the safety of their campus community [...]
Do You Know How Credit Reports Have Changed?
It was six years ago this month – July 1, 2017 – that all three of the major credit bureaus dramatically changed the information that they report on their credit reports. This is when the National Consumer Assistance Plan (NCAP) was implemented, which was a result of the legal settlement between Equifax, TransUnion and Experian and the plethora of state attorneys general that filed the lawsuit against them. The biggest [...]
The Impact of the New Criminal Provision Amendment of the Canadian Competition Act on Franchisors
Franchising has long been a popular business model in Canada, allowing entrepreneurs to expand their brands while offering individuals the opportunity to run their own businesses. However, with the ever-evolving business landscape and regulatory framework, it becomes crucial for franchisors to adapt and address emerging challenges. On June 23, 2023, a significant amendment to the Canadian "Competition Act" will come into effect, introducing a new criminal provision, and [...]
