What is Verified Employer?
A verified employer is a company whose existence was checked against an official record before it earned a trust badge. On LiveRec, the job platform for job seekers, employers and recruiters, a US company is checked by its Employer Identification Number (EIN) and state of registration, and a pass earns the Verified business badge.
What does the check confirm?
An EIN is the 9-digit tax ID the IRS issues to a business. The state of registration is where the company was formed. The check confirms that the business exists and is in good standing with that state's Secretary of State. It is a company check, not a check of any individual recruiter or of any single job.
What does it not prove?
| A badge does not prove | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The pay or benefits are as advertised | Verification is about the company, not the posting |
| The person messaging you works there | Impersonation can happen off-platform |
| The job is a good fit or will not be cancelled | Hiring plans change |
| A background check was run on staff | Different process |
The badge needs a US company registration. Companies outside the US can post jobs without the Verified badge, and job seekers can see which employers are verified.
How to double-check any employer
- Search the state business registry for the legal name.
- Compare the recruiter's email domain with the company website.
- Look for the same job on the company's own careers page.
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Related terms and guides
Sources
- LiveRec help: Verify your business with your EIN and state (content/help/employer/verify-your-business.md)
- IRS, Employer ID Numbers: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers