What is considered employment verification?

Employment verification is the process of confirming a job candidate’s past work history. Doing so ensures the candidate has the experience necessary to perform the intended job well. Employment verification can also reveal false employment claims, gaps in employment, or fabrication of job titles.

Does Equifax verify employment?

Leveraging The Work Number® database, Equifax offers income and employment verifications specifically designed to meet the detail levels required by government agencies and not-for-profits that administer public assistance and self-sufficiency programs, such as Child Support, SNAP, Medicaid, Social Security and TANF.

Do you have to be a verifier to get the work number?

Verifiers are required to be credentialed and vetted with a valid Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) permissible purpose in order to access The Work Number database. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How does the work number verification system work?

Verifications are completed quickly, which means less waiting for you and your customers. The information from The Work Number is employer provided data, usually updated each pay cycle. 24/7 access is available to credentialed verifiers and always encrypted. Verifications are completed quickly, which means less waiting for you and your customers.

How is the work number used in social service verification?

Social Service Verification Use The Work Number® to verify the employment and income information in real time to provide clients the right government assistance in their time of need.

How does the work number work for Equifax?

The information from The Work Number is employer provided data, usually updated each pay cycle. 24/7 access is available to credentialed verifiers and always encrypted. Verifications are completed quickly, which means less waiting for you and your customers. The Work Number gives you many ways to get the data you need.