I am trying to get a free full copy of my entire job history records. Hopefully complete with addresses and time frame of when I worked there. I need this as soon as possible

While there isn’t a single national database that holds the complete job history records of all individuals in the United States, there are several ways you can try to gather this information for your court case. It’s important to act quickly, as some of these methods may take time.

Here’s a breakdown of how you can try to obtain your employment history:

1. Social Security Administration (SSA):

• The SSA maintains a record of your earnings and the employers who reported those earnings to them. This record often includes the employer’s name and address for each year you worked.
• How to Obtain:
  • Online: The quickest way is to create or log in to your “my Social Security” account on the SSA website. You can then view and print your earnings record. To see employer details, you usually need to select “review your full earnings record now” and then “take a closer look” and “view details” for each year.
  • Mail: You can also request your earnings record by filling out and submitting Form SSA-7050-F4. You can find this form on the SSA website. Be aware that processing by mail can take significantly longer, potentially up to 120 days.
• Important Note: The SSA earnings record may not include details like your job title or specific dates of employment (start and end dates), only the earnings for each year with a particular employer. It also might not include informal or cash-based jobs.

2. Internal Revenue Service (IRS):

• Your tax returns contain information about your employers for each tax year.
• How to Obtain:
  • You can request a Wage and Income Transcript from the IRS. This transcript shows data from W-2 forms and other income statements, listing employers and income received.
  • Online: You can request this through the “Get Your Tax Record” tool on the IRS website. You’ll need to create an account.
  • Mail: You can also submit Form 4506-T to request a transcript by mail, but online is generally faster.
• Important Note: Similar to the SSA record, IRS transcripts primarily focus on income and employer identification for tax purposes and might not provide exact employment dates.

3. Your Own Records:

• Thoroughly check your personal files, emails, cloud storage, and any old documents you might have. Look for:
  • Pay stubs
  • W-2 forms
  • Employment contracts or offer letters
  • Performance reviews
  • Resumes or CVs (older versions might have more detail)
  • Emails or correspondence with former employers
  • Calendar entries or notes about your work history
• LinkedIn: Your LinkedIn profile might have a detailed history of your employment, including dates and job titles.

4. Contacting Former Employers Directly:

• If you remember where you worked and have contact information (especially for HR departments), you can directly request your employment history, including dates of employment and your positions held.
• How to Approach: A polite email to the HR department or a former manager (if you had a good relationship) explaining that you need this information for a legal matter is usually the best approach. Be specific about the information you need (dates of employment, job titles, addresses if possible).

5. Credit Reports:

• While primarily financial, credit reports sometimes list previous employers. You can get a free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) at AnnualCreditReport.com. ¹   1. kelys.org kelys.org
• Important Note: Credit reports are not a comprehensive source for employment history and may not have all the details you need.

6. State Unemployment Office:

• If you have ever filed for unemployment benefits, your state’s unemployment office will have records of your employment history. You can try contacting them to inquire about obtaining this information.

Regarding the Urgency of Your Request:

As an AI, I cannot directly obtain these records for you. The processes outlined above are the official channels you need to pursue. The speed at which you receive the information will depend on the specific agency or employer and their processing times. Online methods (like the SSA and IRS websites) are generally the fastest. Contacting former employers directly can also be relatively quick if they are responsive.

For your court case, it’s crucial to start these processes immediately. Even if you can’t get a complete official report in time, any documentation you can gather from your own records or initial responses from the SSA, IRS, or former employers can be valuable.