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How to Find Out Someone's Work History in VermontVermont is a beautiful city in the northeastern part of the United States. Most of the area here is covered in forests, making it one of the most picturesque spots. The city has a population of 623,989 citizens. It is the 42nd best state for business and it has the fourth-lowest employment rate. The state’s GDP is $19.3 billion. The average income here is $45,692 with the state having 361,290 workers. So when it comes to being hired, the state has some really good opportunities.

How do employers here perform background checks and obtain the work history of the employees?
Through external investigation agencies

There are various ways for Vermont employers to gather data on the background of an applicant for employment in Vermont. But now, the trend has gone a massive change and more and more Vermont employers are enrolling external agencies to gather background information of people that have been working in Vermont. These agencies gather information about the applicant’s driving record, criminal record, and financial record.

When employers choose to obtain information through this method, such reports are dependent upon the government's Fair Credit. The employer seeking such information may need proper consent from the employee whose information is being gathered. This consent must be recorded as a hard copy. The employer has to bear all the expenses for the investigation and he or she is not permitted to make the applicant or the potential employee pay the expense related to obtaining the credit report.

The H-261 Bill - Boycott the Box

In Vermont, employers must comply with the rules and laws concerning criminal individual verifications. The Vermont Governor has marked into law a bill – H-261 – that will "Boycott the Box" and expel inquiries concerning criminal records from introductory requests for employment for both state and private employment in Vermont, as indicated by a public statement on the Governor's site. Employers in Vermont may just ask about the applicant’s criminal history during a meeting or once the potential employee has been considered "in any case qualified" for the position.

The Website – The state of Vermont, Department of Labour

The State of Vermont, Department of Labour web site (https://labor.vermont.gov/) is an excellent resource for employers seeking background information of an employee. They have several sections with different types of information that help both the employers and the applicants to make the process easier.


Moreover, if you want to request a specific employee’s verification, you can send them a mail at the following address:
State of Vermont
VHTR Operations
120 State Street, 4th floor
Montpelier, VT, 05620-2504
If you choose to fax them, you can do so here: 802/828-2435
You may also choose to contact them through this number: 855/828-6700

Requirements for the Request

Before requesting the verification, you have to submit your own information. This includes a valid consent in the form of ‘Authorization to Release Information’. The document has to be signed and the date has to be mentioned. You also need the social security number, specifically, the last four digits.

In addition to that, you have to submit your name, address, contact details, and other relevant information.
Once this information has been submitted and your request has been processed, you have to wait around 1-3 business days to receive the information.

If you do not get your requested information or the correct details, you can contact them again through any of the methods and share your problem. In addition to that, you may also have access to more information through the various resources available on the site.