Employment Verification
Verify your applicant’s employment history and job-related experience through our Employment Verification service
Verifying employment history can be time-consuming for most employers. However, our ECS Verification team will help you quickly verify an applicant’s history to ensure that the provided information is accurate. We’ll confirm that the work experience meets your job requirements, and validate past titles, employment dates, and job responsibilities.
Verification Options
- Direct verification through your applicant’s listed employer
- Verification through third-party agents such as The Work Number, Tenstreet, Inverify, Thomas & Company, CCC Verify, Experian Verify, and others
- Verification via supporting documents for contractor positions, self-employment, or employers no longer in business. Acceptable documents include:
- A valid W-2 or 1099 tax form
- A copy of the applicant’s most recent pay stub
Our Employment Verification background checks will help you verify the following
- Employment Type : Current/Past Employer (7 or 10-year history option)
- Title/Position
- Hire Date / End Date
- Employment Type : Full-Time / Part-Time / Volunteer / Contractor
- Reason for Separation
- FMCSA/DOT Employment History (for DOT-regulated driving positions, if applicable)
Why Are Employment Verification Services Important?
By choosing us as your Employment Verification partner, you gain peace of mind, knowing you’re making informed decisions regarding your workforce. Our employment history verification ensures that candidates possess the skills and experience required for the role. It also helps prevent embarrassment or liability from hiring someone who misrepresents their qualifications. With our expert verification, you can confidently select your next hire with full assurance.
Average Turn-Around Time
1-3 Business Days based on the responsiveness of the contacted source
1. How often do employers verify work history?
Employers typically verify work history during the pre-employment screening process to ensure the accuracy of the applicant’s provided information.
2. Why is verifying skills and experience important for employers?
Verifying skills and experience is essential for ensuring candidates meet the qualifications required for a job. Employers rely on background screening services to validate claims of expertise, ensuring the applicant can perform the duties associated with the role. Verifying this information helps prevent hiring mismatches, improving team performance and reducing turnover.
3. What supporting documents are needed for employment history verification?
Supporting documents such as W-2s, 1099s, pay stubs, or letters from previous employers may be requested to supplement employment history verification.
4. How does verifying the reason for separation help employers?
Verifying the reason for separation from a previous employer is a crucial step in ensuring that candidates left their past positions under appropriate circumstances. Employers may inquire about whether an employee resigned, was laid off, or terminated to assess potential risks and determine if there were performance or behavioural issues.