RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING INDUSTRY NEWS AND ARTICLES
Industry news, helpful tips, and valuable insight from the Reliable Background Screening Team.
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 [...]
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 checks, when appropriately educated, these applicants will recognize the long-term advantages and added value that such checks provide, particularly when the average cost of a thorough member background check still pales in comparison to [...]
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 to the human capacity for change and growth. Damon West was a talented college quarterback who seemed to have a promising future ahead of him. However, his life took a tragic turn when he [...]
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 while also fostering a positive and enriching educational experience. Ensuring Campus Safety The safety of students, faculty, and staff is the utmost priority for any educational institution. By performing background checks on prospective students, [...]
