RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING INDUSTRY NEWS AND ARTICLES
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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 this will impact franchisors operating in Canada. The amendment to the Competition Act will criminalize certain anti-competitive practices between unaffiliated employers, that may arise in franchising agreements. Franchisors could now be subject to criminal [...]
Confirming Exact Legal Name and Date of Birth is Crucial with Background Checks
In today's world, conducting background checks has become a vital component of many organizations' screening processes. This could include employee screening, member screening, volunteer screening, franchisee screening, tenant screening, and more. These checks help ensure that the individuals being considered for these positions have a history of integrity and responsibility. However, to conduct a thorough and effective background check, it is crucial to confirm the applicant's exact legal name, including middle name if any, and exact date of birth, against a valid government-issued identification card. Why is it important to confirm the exact legal name and date of birth against a valid [...]
Vendor Screening Protects Your Company
Vendor screening is an essential part of any company's procurement process. It involves an assessment of potential suppliers and vendors to determine their suitability and reliability to meet your company's needs. Vendor background checks help protect against dangerous criminals, as they allow companies to verify the criminal history of potential vendors and assess the risk of doing business with them. By conducting background checks, companies can uncover criminal records, including convictions for violent crimes, fraud, theft, or other offenses that could pose a risk to your company. Performing criminal background checks on vendors involves conducting a search of public records to identify [...]
Continuous Criminal Monitoring Increases the Job Applicant Pool
Many companies today are facing challenges finding applicants to fill their open employment positions. In spite of a variety of online avenues to promote job availability, the pool of applicants seems inadequate. One method to increase the universe of potential hires is to implement Continuous Criminal Monitoring. Performing pre-employment background checks has been the norm. By implementing a system of Continuous Criminal Monitoring, the ongoing criminal history of existing employees can also be scrutinized. Here are some of the reasons that Continuous Criminal Monitoring can help increase the job applicants you need, while also benefiting your company in other ways. Provide a [...]
