Resources

Cori check

To learn about a person’s criminal history, you can request a criminal record check be performed. Massachusetts has 2 types of criminal records, but the main one is the CORI. Name-based court arraignment records, also known as CORI, are created and maintained by the Massachusetts courts. To be approved for this program, employers must do CORI checks on their employees.

why are references important

When an employer is hiring, they can ask for references from the applicants. The purpose of a job reference is to confirm that the applicant actually worked at the company in the position that you are claiming when you claimed to work there. People do fake their resumes and this can weed out some of the fakes. The purpose of a professional reference is that the employer can speak with a peer or supervisor that the applicant has worked with that will talk to the quality of their work, and their work ethic. In a professional setting this is the reference that usually means the most. To be approved for this program, employers must ask for references from their employees.

Renting in Ma (renters & landlords)

Renting is a great alternative to owning your own home. But renters and landlords have certain obligations. Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both parties, as well as the renting process in Massachusetts in the link below.