RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING INDUSTRY NEWS AND ARTICLES
Industry news, helpful tips, and valuable insight from the Reliable Background Screening Team.
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, [...]
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 impact of data loss on credit reports was the removal of most public record information, specifically all tax liens and all civil judgments, including forcible detainer or unlawful detainer judgments (evictions), which are essential [...]
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 [...]
