Human Resources

Employment Verification

If you require proof of employment or income for financial institutions or other agencies, Hofstra University has partnered with The Work Number to provide a fast, secure, and convenient way to share your employment and income details. Available 24/7, this service ensures you can access the necessary information whenever needed.

Access The Work Number directly through your Hofstra Portal.

  1. Log in to your Hofstra portal at https://my.hofstra.edu.
  2. Click the waffle icon in the top-right corner of the page.
  3. Select "The Work Number" from the available options.

When asked to provide proof of employment or income, simply direct the requester to:

The Work Number

  • Web: www.theworknumber.com
  • Phone: 1-800-367-5690 (M-F, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET))
  • Hofstra University’s Employer Code: 971994

Additional Details

Provide the requesting entity (the verifier) with the following information:

  • Your social security number
  • The Work Number contact number: 1-800-367-5690
  • The Work Number webpage: www.theworknumber.com
  • Hofstra University's Employer Code: 971994

Income and Employment Letter: This self-service letter can be used to provide proof of income and employment to a third-party outside of an income and employment verification requests from a credentialed verifier.

You can request a copy of your Employment Data Report (EDR) to see what information The Work Number shares with verifiers. To view your EDR, follow the steps below:

  • Visit The Work Number webpage: www.theworknumber.com.
  • Click "Request Instant Online Report."
  • Select the state you are employed in.
  • Select a reason for your request.
  • Select whether to show your full social security number on the report or mask it.
  • Click "Get Instant Online Report."

For an added layer of security, you have the option to provide verifiers with a salary key, granting them one-time access to your data. To generate a salary key, please follow these steps:

  • Visit The Work Number webpage: https://my.hofstra.edu/worknumber.
  • Click “Prove Income to Verifiers.”
  • Click “Create Salary Key.”
  • Click “New Salary Key.”
  • The new salary key can be printed or emailed, including instructions for the verifier on how to use it via The Work Number. Alternatively, you can provide the verifier with the salary key directly, along with your employer name (Hofstra University) or code (971994) and your social security number.

If your employment at Hofstra ended on or before November 23, 2024, you may request employment verification by contacting us at Employment Verifications.

  • Please allow 5 business days for processing.
  • We cannot click external links or open encrypted files.
  • To ensure your request is processed, please resend it as a PDF attachment, including your signed authorization to release information.
  • Include your Hofstra ID number.
  • Alternatively, you may fax your request to 516-463-5421.

If you are a current or former Continuing Education employee requesting employment verification, please contact us at Employment Verifications.

  • Please allow 5 business days for processing.
  • We cannot click external links or open encrypted files.
  • To ensure your request is processed, please resend it as a PDF attachment, including your signed authorization to release information.
  • Include your Hofstra ID number.
  • Alternatively, you may fax your request to 516-463-5421.