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2275 Swallow Hill Road
Building 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Phone:
1.800.600.0244
412.429.2400

Fax:
412.429.2410
412.429.2411
    

 Cii Info-Blog Articles

New York legal update regarding Criminal Background Checks
New York has recently enacted new legislation designed to enhance employment opportunities for ex-offenders by increasing protection for applicants/employees with criminal convictions. Article 23-A of the New York Corrections Law provides a list of factors that employers must weigh when making employment decisions, thus placing a greater responsibility on all New York employers.   Effective February 1, [...]

Are there Safeguards against Improper Background Checks?
We all know and understand the importance of conducting background checks in this day and age. We would not want someone with a history of violent acts or sexual crimes to work in the next cubicle, to come into our homes or, heaven forbid, to have access to our children either at school or through [...]

CII InfoPost - Possible Delays & Holiday Schedule
Thursday, December 4, 2008 RE:   Possible Delays & Holiday Schedule Dear Valued Customer, Please be advised that many schools will be closed December 19, 2008 through January 2, 2009.  Courthouses and Employers experience reduced work forces during that same time period which may cause delays in turnaround time. If possible please submit all cases by December 16, 2008 to [...]

Mandatory Background Checks on Home Repair Workers
After an elderly Longview, TX couple was killed earlier this year by a man who had done yard work for them, local legislation has been passed which requires background checks for home repair workers (reference article). This legislation has been a long time coming. Unfortunately, many East Texas homeowners have been victims of crimes committed [...]

The importance of processing Background Investigations in a slow economy
It is no surprise that the current state of our economy continues to bring uncertainty and apprehension to our existing job market. With the un-employment rate continuing to increase, job competition is at an all time high. It is more important now than ever that companies process background screenings on potential employees. With more people [...]

The Difficulties in Processing Criminal Searches for Employment Purposes
When it comes to processing criminal searches for employment or pre-employment purposes, there is no way to be certain that an applicant/employee is free from any kind of criminal history. Unfortunately, because the FBI’s NCIC Database is not available to the general public, employers are forced to process either a nationwide criminal database search [...]

E-Verify Program Extended until March 2009
The E-Verify program has been the topic of much controversy within the U.S. Congress.  On September 27, 2008, Congress voted to extend the E-Verify program which will stay in effect until March 6, 2009.  This brief extension will end shortly after the new Presidential Administration takes office leaving the new administration to inherit the responsibility [...]

CII InfoPost - Reminder on Consent Based Social Security Number Verification system
This is just a reminder for those customer (ours and others) that request SSN verifications. Please take note of the last sentence in the reminder. The Social Security Administration has created a Consent Based Social Security Number Verification (CBSV) system to respond to requests from the business community and government agencies for instantaneous, automated verification [...]

Security Systems and Personal Identity Information - Conversation
As an I.T. person I will tell you this post could get a little technical, and will definitely be less formal that some of the other posts on our site (us IT people can tend to be a little sarcastic at times). If you have an I.T. person in your organization, I would ask [...]

FACTA Red Flag Regulations
Identity theft has become more prevalent in the United States, as the growth of the internet and other technological advances have opened the doors to allow new opportunities for individuals to gain access to the identities of others. In an effort to help curb this rising epidemic, the legislature and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have [...]
    

 Welcome to CII
Corporate Investigations, Inc.

Corporate Investigations, Inc. (CII) is a national provider of background investigations headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

CII strives to assist employers in meeting and exceeding their goals for hiring the most qualified candidates, in an effort to improve the total quality of their workforce. The use of sophisticated computer technology combined with personal service provides clients with a fast, simple, cost-effective and accurate system to screen candidates. CII provides a full menu of background screening services which may be tailored to best suit client needs. Additionally, CII's CorpNet system provides 24/7 on-line retrieval of investigative information and submission of candidate(s)' application information. There are no start-up, maintenance or annual fees.

Corporate Investigations, Inc. (CII) is the premiere background screening company because we provide consistent results and superior customer service to our clients. Because background screenings are our business, CII understands the needs of today's employers both large and small. We are committed to helping you make knowledgeable hiring decisions. We are also aware that your industry, your corporate culture and your business needs are different. CII will partner with you to customize our screening services to meet your needs and expectations.


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