Background Check Policy. ▇▇▇▇▇ Catastrophe Claim Services will conduct a background check on all staff and independent adjusters prior to deployment. The background check will be conducted using the services of TRAK-1. Trak -1 is a full service background screening company specializing in the accumulation and distribution of public records. Trak-1 was founded in March of 1997 with its corporate offices located in Houston, Texas. All independent adjusters will be required to complete an authorization form allowing ▇▇▇▇▇ to conduct the background check. Upon receipt of the authorization the background check will be completed. Any findings will be discussed with the adjuster to verify their validity. All information will remain confidential but may be shared with the carrier desiring to deploy the adjuster. Any verified felony convictions will eliminate the adjuster from deployment. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the President of ▇▇▇▇▇ Catastrophe Claim Services, Inc in coordination with insurance carrier management. Our non-discrimination policy clearly states our goal of an inclusive and nondiscriminatory work environment in which all employees are valued and empowered to succeed. An employee or qualified applicant will not be discriminated against because of his or her race, color, national origin or citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. These factors do not affect our decisions about any aspect of a person's employment or our decisions about applicants for employment. ▇▇▇▇▇ Catastrophe Claim Services, Inc. also has a harassment-free workplace policy, which prohibits sexual harassment as well as any other form of harassment. All individuals performing work and/or services for ▇▇▇▇▇ Catastrophe Claim Services are responsible for maintaining workplace environments free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Company officers, directors, managers, team leaders and administrative personnel shall maintain non- discrimination, non-harassment and non-retaliation in company employment, services, and telecommunications. All individuals performing services for ▇▇▇▇▇ are responsible for creating a working environment for all employees, free from harassment or discriminatory practices. Company officers, directors, managers, team leaders and administrative personnel must consider any employee information, even if it is given in confidence, as a complaint and act accordingly. The ▇▇▇▇▇ Catastrophe Claim Services, Inc. dress code is designed to project a competent and professional image. ▇▇▇▇▇ employees and independent contractors will be representing ▇▇▇▇▇ and the insurance carriers who have contracted our services. First impressions are very important in the insurance industry. Your appearance must communicate that you are a capable professional adjuster. You must maintain a well groomed appearance at all times. You must wear appropriate work attire to include safe climbing shoes. Blue jeans and shorts are inappropriate at the CAT site or a policyholder’s home. Dockers style or khaki pants are recommended. You may wear shirts, caps and jackets provided by the insurance carrier. You may not wear any gear that advertises any other products or services. You may not have tattoos that extend above the collar line or unusual facial piercing. We strongly recommend that men not wear earrings. Do not wear any ▇▇▇▇▇ or carrier apparel to any activity that is not business related, i.e. bars or nightclubs. Do not have a weapon of any type in your possession while at ▇▇▇▇▇ or carrier CAT sites or on a policyholder’s property. If you have any questions, please refer them to the Director of Human Resources at ▇▇▇▇▇ Catastrophe Claim Services. .
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Sources: Independent Contractor Agreement, Independent Contractor Agreement