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STANDARD SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE

Please call the Industrial Foundation of America at 1-800-592-1433 for the standard service fee schedule.

This Form (PDF Format) can be used to request information.

DATA AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY.

STANDARD IFA DATABASE INCLUDES:
  • All member-reported Industrial accidents regardless of where accident occurred and
  • State court records for:
    TEXAS NEW MEXICO
    OKLAHOMA LOUISIANA

For an additional nominal fee for each state, checks can be run in our extended database.

EXTENDED DATABASE INCLUDES:
  • Court records for all other states, where available. Those available same day include:
STATE PERIOD COVERED STATE PERIOD COVERED
Florida 7 years Illinois 7 years
Maryland 7 years Mississippi 7 years

The following is a list of states where IFA information is not available from state records.**

Alabama Arizona Delaware
Georgia Hawaii Indiana
Maine Michigan Montana
New York North Carolina Oregon
Rhode Island Washington West Virginia
Wisconsin    

** This does not mean that data is not in our system from these areas. No states prohibit the exchange of data from employers through consumer reporting organizations so long as the information is used in a non-discriminatory manner and for employment purposes, in developing a safe and healthy work environment.


ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Please contact the Industrial Foundation of America at 1-800-592-1433 for information on additional services available.

INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION OF AMERICA SERVICES

The employee or prospective employee must ALWAYS sign an authorization to request and obtain information prior to requesting a report from Industrial Foundation of America. The signed document should be retained in your file. You may choose to have the authorization incorporated into your employment application.

Motor Vehicle Reports

The Industrial Foundation of America offers Motor Vehicle Reports that provide a history of violations, suspensions, and other details about a person's driving history.

1. Full Name
2. Social Security Number
3. Date of Birth
4. License Number & State issued
5. Release if required
Criminal Background Reports

The Industrial Foundation of America offers statewide and countrywide criminal history reports. A statewide report may not be as complete as a specific county report therefore we encourage the continued use of county criminal reports in conjunction with any state report you may order.

1. Full Name
2. Social Security Number
3. Date of Birth
4. County or State requested
5. Release if required
Educational Background Confirmations

The Industrial Foundation of America offers attendance and degree confirmation and/or transcripts regarding the educational background of your applicant.

1. Full name (while attending)
2. Social Security Number
3. Date of Birth
4. Institution & Location
5. Type of Degree(s)
CREDIT REPORTS
1. Full Name
2. Social Security Number
3. Date of Birth
4. Current Address (must have resided at current address at least 2 years)
5. Release.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER VALIDATION

We will advise you at the time your order is placed if your applicant's social security number is not a validly issued number. At that time, we will also give you the number for Social Security so the information can be confirmed as new numbers are assigned daily. There is no charge for this service.


POLICY & PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT

The Industrial Foundation has staff members with extensive experience in labor relations, loss prevention and all areas of human resource management. These people, along with our extensive library on the various human resource areas are available to assist you in developing new policies and procedures and help keep current policies updated. To inquire regarding this service, call the Executive Director, Bill Smith. There is no charge for this service.


LEGAL SERVICES

As a member, you will have access to our General Counsel. The law firm has been retained by the Industrial Foundation and will answer pertinent legal questions without charge. When calling for assistance, please identify yourself as a member of the Industrial Foundation by providing your member number.

The General Counsel will also perform legal research for you at a reduced rate of $50.00 per hour and will handle other matters, including litigation, at a reduced rate of $110.00 per hour.



Industrial Foundation of America
402 E. San Antonio Avenue
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 1-830-249-7899
Toll Free: 1-800-592-1433
Fax: 1-800-628-2397
Email: ifasmith@gvtc.com
 
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