The Work Number

Fast, secure, anytime/anywhere proof of employment or income via the Web or phone

The Work Number service is used when you apply for a loan, need a reference check, lease an apartment, or any other instance where proof of employment or income is needed. You benefit from having control of the process—by authorizing others access to your information.

How it works...

For proof of employment for an Erlanger employee:

1. Access The Work Number via the Web or telephone:
   https://theworknumber.com/ or 1-800-367-5690
2. Enter:
   • Erlanger Health System's Employer Code: 12995
   • Employee's Social Security number

For proof of employment plus income:

(The employee will need to provide a salary key to the verifying entity)

To get a salary key, the employee must:

1. Access The Work Number via the Web or telephone:
   https://theworknumber.com/ or 1-800-367-5690
2. Enter:
   • Erlanger Health System's Employer Code: 12995
   • Employee's Social Security number
3. Select the "Create a Salary Key" option and write down the Salary Key provided to you by The Work Number.
4. Provide the salary key to the person requesting proof of your employment plus income.

To obtain proof of employment plus income for an employee from Erlanger Health System, the person requesting proof must:

1. Access The Work Number via the Web or telephone:
   https://theworknumber.com/ or 1-800-367-5690
2. Enter:
   • Erlanger Health System's Employer Code: 12995
   • Employee's Social Security number
   • The Salary Key provided by the employee

To apply to a Social Service agency:

The Case worker must:

1. Register with The Work Number via the Web or telephone.
   https://theworknumber.com/ or 1-800-996-7566
2. Obtain an employment and income verification
   The Work Number Access Options for Social Service Agencies:
   • https://theworknumber.com/ or 1-800-660-3399
3. Enter your registered fax number
4. Enter the following information when instructed:
   • Erlanger Health System Employer Code: 12995
   • Employee's Social Security Number
5. Select the type of verification needed (employment or employment plus income)

All agencies must register to use the service. It takes about 48 hours to complete. If you are already registered and need additional help, please call The Work Number Client Service Center at 1-800-996-7566.