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FEATURE
Lying on Resumes
Think that corporate positions are the only ones that tempt applicants to lie about a degree or work experience? Think again. We all remember what happened with George O'Leary. His bogus master's degree and lies about having played for New Hampshire cost him the coaching position at Notre Dame. He's not the only one. Sandra Baldwin resigned as the president of the Olympic Committee after exposure of her falsified doctoral degree. These are just two of many individuals in the public eye whose exaggerations cost them their jobs and their dignity. What about the rest of us, those of us who apply for jobs in corporate America? [READ MORE]
ARTICLE
Marijuana in the Workplace - What is it Costing Your Business?
According to studies published in The Western Journal of Medicine, marijuana smokers tend to use more sick days and have more doctor visits for respiratory problems than people who do not use marijuana. Marijuana causes frequent respiratory infections, daily cough, chronic bronchitis, phlegm and more frequent chest colds. What does this mean to you as an employer? [READ MORE]
ARTICLE
Worker's Comp Law Struck Down in Ohio
In a 4-3 decision this past December, the Ohio Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a law that permitted drug and alcohol testing of injured workers. In April 2001, legislative amendments enabled employers to turn down workers' compensation benefits to employees whose use of alcohol or controlled substance caused the injury. The law allowed the presumption of abuse if an employee refused to be tested for alcohol or drugs. [READ MORE]
FEATURED SERVICE
DrugCheck 5
InfoMart now offers DrugCheck5, a self-contained urinalysis-screening device that yields affordable, on-site results. Simply collect a sample in the sealable cup, then view results in just five minutes. DrugCheck technology works by detecting the presence of drug metabolites, yielding positive or negative readings based on NIDA cutoff levels. DrugCheck5 features individual colorimetric detection strips for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, and opiates. [READ MORE]
INFOMART NEWS
New Corporate Headquarters
InfoMart's employees now have a new corporate headquarters to call home. This 26,500 square foot facility is designed to meet current needs while allowing future expansion. "We wanted to ensure that our new headquarters would accommodate our steady growth, while providing a dynamic work environment for our employees," said Tammy Cohen, President of InfoMart. "We are particularly pleased with the enhanced facilities the new building will provide our staff and the community." [READ MORE]
SOFTWARE/PROCESSING
Applicant Entry Tips
Before a background screen can be processed, certain applicant information may be required in order to log in a request. A good rule of thumb is to follow the chart below which outlines what identifying information is required or merely helpful to process an applicant for screening... [READ MORE]
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