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Types of Employment Verification Forms

PSI Team | Uncategorized

Every job has different paperwork, but some forms are useful and required in every field. Many businesses and the government require these forms to verify the working status of an employee in the hiring process. To help both employers and employees navigate these requirements, here is a list of some types of employment verification forms.

I-9

The I-9 form is a requirement for all employees to prove they’re eligible to work. The form essentially collects the proof that the employee is who they claim to be and can work in the United States. To collect this proof, the I-9 requires documentation from the employee that proves their status, such as passports and Employment Authorization Document Cards. The collection of this information is sensitive and can be left to a third-party I-9 verification service to ensure employee and employer safety.

Proof of Employment

A proof of employment letter is provided by an employer that states an employee has or currently works with them. These letters prove previous work history and can give share additional information. The government, landlords, banks, and other parties require these letters to prove their current working status.

Unemployment Verification Form

When a former worker needs to prove their unemployment status, the best way is with the use of an Unemployment Verification form. The point of this form is to prove that an employee worked at a location after they have left the position. Without it, the employee can still prove their former working location, but it can be quite a hassle. Employees often use these forms to prove former employment and to request unemployment from the government. The forms often have the reason for unemployment written on them to help with future proceedings.

These are the most common types of employment verification forms in the United States often used at the beginning and end of a job to prove the identity and working status of individuals. Hopefully, this has brought you some guidance on what forms you might need as an employee or employer.