Atlanta-based Hojeij Branded Foods became the first airport concessionaire in the country to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s IMAGE certification process, officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) announced Monday.
IMAGE is designed to reduce unauthorized employment and minimize the use of fraudulent identity documents, in an effort to mitigate potential homeland security and public safety risks. ATL said Hojeij Branded Foods’ participation in and feedback on the program will help guide the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in shaping future worksite enforcement policy.
This program will help employers, and their respective industries, develop a more secure, stable workforce while also enhancing education and training. The program focuses on proper hiring procedures, fraudulent document detection, the use of the E-Verify employment eligibility verification program and the importance of avoiding discrimination.
