Minnesota Massage Parlor Fails to Pass Background Checks

When you are a massage parlor in Minnesota, you would think you would have your ducks in a row to pass the necessary background checks.   Not in this case.  According to the Savage Pacer,  Oriental Massage was denied the necessary approval to open its doors.

As with employment candidates, when the education verifications come up bonus, then the license is denied.   In this case two of the three massage therapists working at the school were not graduates of an accredited massage therapy school.  Additionally, the business owner came up short in his background checks as different references he provided could not be reached by the researcher.  The massage parlor owner has refiled his forms for further consideration.

What I found interesting in this particular case is how those concerned with passing background checks will often provide incorrect or inaccurate information with the expectation they will clear the searches.   However, be it a city, state, or a private employer, most entities take their background checks very seriously.   Most mandate accuracy and truthfulness and the filing of inaccurate data will often raise red flags.

As an employment candidate or as someone applying for a business license, it always pays to review what is required and ask any questions as to what data is required for conducting background checks.  Being proactive will not only save a lot of grief but will serve to allay suspicion about intent.   Most public agencies and private employers  appreciate advanced questions rather than excuses when the background report returns as incomplete for inability to verify.

Pay attention to detail.  It may be the difference in getting hired and getting a license or being denied.