What screening measures are Burros Fries franchisees required to take when hiring employees?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee must not use unethical or illegal tactics to recruit employees. Franchisee shall properly hire Employees per our guidelines and standards (subject to applicable employee protection laws) which include carefully screening Employees by the use of background checks before employing them, to ascertain fitness for employment. Specifically, Franchisee must use its best efforts, including taking every action required by applicable laws related to criminal background checks of persons working in the Business, to ensure that no person is employed who has a record of theft, child molestation or abuse, immoral conduct, drug, alcohol orsubstance abuse; criminal behavior or any other pattern of conduct which might jeopardize the welfare of guests or reflect adversely on our reputation or the System. Franchisee will indemnify us (as described in Section 18) for all claims arising out of or relating to Franchisee's Employees and Franchisee's hiring, firing and discipline decisions regarding Employees including payment of wages, overtime and any applicable benefits, as well as failure of Franchisee to utilize background checks on any potential Employee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must carefully screen employees, including conducting background checks, to assess their suitability for employment. This screening must adhere to applicable employee protection laws.
Specifically, Burros Fries requires franchisees to make their best efforts, including taking actions required by law related to criminal background checks, to ensure that they do not employ individuals with records of theft, child molestation or abuse, immoral conduct, drug, alcohol, or substance abuse, or criminal behavior. The aim is to prevent hiring anyone whose conduct might jeopardize the welfare of guests or negatively impact Burros Fries's reputation or the overall system.
Burros Fries franchisees are also required to indemnify the franchisor for claims arising from employee-related issues, including hiring, firing, and disciplinary decisions, as well as wage and benefit payments and any failure to conduct background checks on potential employees. This highlights the importance Burros Fries places on thorough employee screening and the potential financial responsibility franchisees bear for negligent hiring practices.