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These requests are often to verify wages for court decisions (such as child support) or government programs, to uncover fraudulent use of government services, or even to help an employee prove his or her identity was stolen.

Those requesting employment or salary verification may access THE WORK NUMBER® online at https://.theworknumber.com/verifiers/ using DOL's code: 10915. You may also contact the service directly via phone at: 1-800-367-5690.

Some hiring managers do it themselves, reaching out directly (typically via phone) to your current or previous employers to request official verification. Alternatively, employers may use professional background screening firms and/or an employment verification service such as The Work Number® from Equifax.

An employment verification will usually verify a candidate's title, employment dates (start and end), and occasionally salary history and job duties. Salary related questions are becoming less frequent as local laws are prohibiting those types of questions.

Generally, you are not legally responsible to answer an employee verification request unless it is issued by a federal group. However, most employers do answer these requests as often as possible, even when not legally required. The most important thing is to only give the information you can legally give.

Generally, you are not legally responsible to answer an employee verification request unless it is issued by a federal group. However, most employers do answer these requests as often as possible, even when not legally required. The most important thing is to only give the information you can legally give.

These requests are often to verify wages for court decisions (such as child support) or government programs, to uncover fraudulent use of government services, or even to help an employee prove his or her identity was stolen.

It means that they're checking with previous employers to confirm that you actually worked there for the length of time and in the position that you claim to have held on your resume or application. They may also ask why you left the company and whether or not you're eligible for rehire.