BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 16 2023Form I-9, the method of employment eligibility verification required of employers in the United States, is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) document that must be completed for all employees within your...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 10 2021Job reference questions are an integral part of a complete background screening process. While screening procedures like employment history verification, education verification, criminal history, and motor vehicle...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP October 26 2021Background checks are a standard procedure for businesses, and employment verifications are part of that process. However, some choose to perform the service themselves rather than seeking a professional. Whether that’s...
What is ban the box? Ban the box laws restrict employers from inquiring about criminal records before offering employment.
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP June 7 2021Legal compliance is always a hot topic in the background screening industry. Protecting consumer rights and confidentiality is a top concern for employers, consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), the Federal Trade Commission...
BLOG May 8 2020Laws governing marijuana use are changing rapidly, and InfoMart is here to keep you up to date on the latest legislation. Following closely on the heels of a similar law in New York City, it is now unlawful for Nevada employers to reject a job...