Employment Eligibility Verification (2024)

FAQs

How to answer employment verification questions? ›

Stick to the basics like dates of employment and the position your former employee held. Beyond that, remember that the best way to protect your company from related litigation is to make sure the only information you share is truthful and supported by records in the employee's file.

The employee must provide their full legal name, contact information, and attest to their citizenship or immigration status. The employee must also provide documents that establish their identity and employment eligibility. Acceptable documents are listed on the form, and employees must choose from these options.

Employers frequently receive employment verification requests from prospective employers, government agencies, collection agencies, and mortgage lenders. However, receiving a verification request does not mean that an employer will necessarily have to respond to it.

Documents that Establish Employment Authorization

Social Security account number card that is unrestricted. A laminated card is acceptable. A card that includes any of the following restrictive wording is not an acceptable List C document: NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT.

5: Verification Response to Potential Employer

Thank you for reaching out regarding the employment of [Employee Name] at [Company Name]. Please find the verified details below: Employment status: [Full-time/Part-time/Contract] Start date: [Date]

They usually seek to verify employment dates, wages, likelihood of continued employment or eligibility for rehire and reason for termination.

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.

Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for every individual they hire for employment in the United States.

What is eligibility verification? ›

Eligibility verification is the process of checking a patient's active coverage with the insurance company and verifying the authenticity of his or her claims.

Employment verifications confirm a candidate's previous work history, including past employers, dates of employment, and positions held. A professional reference check provides a more in-depth look at a candidate's work experience and character through interviews with previous employers or colleagues.

Many employers will contact your most recent 1-2 past jobs. Some may only check your current or previous employer. Jobs from earlier in your career are less likely to be contacted unless particularly relevant. Leadership roles, noticeable gaps in employment, and jobs you held longest often warrant a reference check.

There are several types of background checks commonly used for employment screening: Employment verification: Confirms your work history, positions held, dates employed, salary, and reason for leaving. This information is verified through your listed employers.

When answering the question of continued employment, anything other than a solid, “yes,” or “very likely,” might alarm the applicant. Remember: The applicant's job performance isn't the focus of this question—the verifier is simply asking about whether the applicant will have a stable income months from now.

I am writing in response to your recent employment verification inquiry dated [Date of Received Communication], which we received on [Date of Receival]. We sincerely appreciate your engagement and the opportunity to address your concerns.