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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Mitigating Payroll Risk – The Power of Continuous Criminal Monitoring
Payroll management is a critical aspect of any business, ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time. However, with the increasing complexity of regulatory compliance and the evolving nature of the workforce, payroll-related risks have become more pronounced. One area that demands careful attention is the risk associated with employing individuals either with existing criminal backgrounds and/or having employees who commit criminal acts subsequent to being hired. To [...]
Background Checks – Trends to Watch for 2024
As 2023 is coming to a close, there are certain trends in the background screening space that will likely continue to present themselves as challenges and opportunities. Four of the most significant areas are: Redaction of dates of birth (DOB) on county criminal records, and the concomitant reality of longer delays with county criminal records searches. Continuous Criminal Monitoring becoming more prevalent, as organizations seek to mitigate risk [...]
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 [...]
