Human Resources
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Employment and Income Verifications

Employment and Income Verifications

The Work Number® from Equifax is a secure, automated third-party employment verification service that provides credentialed verifiers (such as lenders, government agencies, and prospective employers) access to your employment and income information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What This Means For You

If you are applying for credit, leasing a home, or otherwise need to verify your employment or income, you can direct the verifier to contact The Work Number®.

Why We Use The Work Number®

Using the work number allows us to:

  • Handle verifications more efficiently and securely
  • Minimize delays for employees applying for credit, housing, or benefits
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and employment verification laws

How It Works For Verifiers

Please be assured that your information is handled securely and shared only with credentialed verifiers as authorized by you or as required by law.

How It Works For Employees

You can also access your own information or learn more about how The Work Number® works by:

  • Visiting theworknumber.com
  • Select “Log In”, “View My Data” and follow the prompts
  • Enter Employer Code: 14991

If this is your first time utilizing The Work Number® website, select “Register Now” and the prompts will walk you through all the steps to help verify your identity and keep your account private.