RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING INDUSTRY NEWS AND ARTICLES
Industry news, helpful tips, and valuable insight from the Reliable Background Screening Team.
Franchisee Screening – Shifting the Expense to the Franchisee Applicant
Franchisee Background Checks – Who Should Pay In the dynamic world of franchising, the success and sustainability of a franchise brand rely heavily on the quality of its franchisees. One crucial aspect that cannot be overlooked is the screening process for potential franchisees. Traditionally, franchisors have borne the financial burden of background checks and application processes. However, a paradigm shift towards making franchisee screening a cost borne by the franchisee applicants themselves has significant advantages, both for the franchisor and the prospective franchisee. The Insignificance of the Background Check Fee Potential franchisees embark on a journey that requires a significant financial commitment. [...]
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 address this concern, businesses are turning to continuous criminal monitoring as a proactive and effective solution. Understanding Payroll Risk Payroll risk is multifaceted, encompassing errors, fraud, and compliance issues. One significant but often overlooked [...]
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 and safeguard their brands. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) mission to ensure that tenant screening practices are in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) will be unabated, in order to monitor [...]
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 conditions of employment that will be considered essential for the purposes of the joint-employer inquiry. These are: (1) wages, benefits, and other compensation; (2) hours of work and scheduling; (3) the assignment of duties to be [...]
