The Work Number provides employment and income information. It includes data collected from employers and large private sector payroll processors. The Work Number provides this information to employers,. It also provides this information to government agency clients to determine, for example, an applicant's social service eligibility, or, say, to inform child support collections and enforcement.

Equifax Workforce Solutions, also known as TALX Corporation, operates The Work Number. TALX is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equifax.

The Work Number will provide one free report every 12 months if you request it.

The Work Number will freeze your consumer report if you request it.