NOTE: This system is mandatory to all employees outside certified
bargaining units and to employees in bargaining units after statutory
labor relations obligations have been met concerning the implementation
of this service
When you use it ...
Anytime you need to have your employment or salary verified,
such as when you apply for an apartment lease, car loans, mortgage,
and other major loans.
Who receives the information ...
Any organization (your bank, loan or credit institution,
a background checking company, or even a prospective employer) that
YOU authorize can obtain this information by calling the "The
Work Number for Everyone"© or visiting http://www.theworknumber.com
once you give them a salary key.
Getting a salary key ...
Dial 1-800-EMP-AUTH (1-800-367-2884) or go to http://www.theworknumber.com.
You can obtain up to three Salary Keys. If unused, they will expire
after six months. When prompted enter: Department of Defense Code:
10365;
Your Social Security Number and your 4-digit Pin: Month and
Day of Birthday (MMDD format, for example March 27 you be
entered as "0327". Then change your PIN to any 4 -8
digit number. Receive your salary key ... If using the telephone,
have a pen and paper handy so you can write down the salary key
(the six-digit number) that will be voiced to you. If using the
Internet, the salary key will be shown to you. Simply give this
number to the organization requesting the employment or salary
verification.
| TYPES OF VERIFICATION |
| BASIC: Verifies that
you are an Army employee, spells your name, and provides your
most recent start date, and how long you have been employed.
It will also spell your job title if desired. |
| BASIC PLUS: In addition
to above, provides current salary information |
| FULL: This option
also provides your salary history for the prior two years
if available. Army employees will not have 1997 salary information
as the agency converted to the providing payroll system in
1998. |
