Referee

Referee, a universal electronic employment reference service offered by Referee, Inc., aims to facilitate the electronic verification of applicant information, promoting applicant integrity and ethical application processes. According to the vendor, Referee caters to companies of all sizes, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses. The platform is utilized by various professions and industries, including Human Resources, Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare, and Information Technology.

Key Features

Create Your Free Account: Subscribers can easily create a free account on Referee's website, which is a required step before submitting any applications. The account provides access to the platform, and log-in credentials are needed for authentication.

Electronic Employment Verification™ (EEV™): According to the vendor, Referee's patent-pending EEV™ tool allows for the electronic cross-referencing of an applicant's employment experiences. It aims to eliminate the need for time-consuming phone calls or emails to verify employment, with the vendor stating that social security numbers are not stored or used in the process.

Universal Electronic Employment Reference Service (R.E.F.S.™): R.E.F.S.™ is described as America's first and only all-encompassing electronic employment reference service. The vendor claims that it reveals both the job references the applicant discloses and the ones they omit, providing comprehensive information to substantiate resume, applicant, and income data.

Data Share™: According to the vendor, Referee's Data Share™ technology enables Subscribers to share and access employee data, creating a more saturated database and reducing opportunities for applicant omissions. It is said to minimize the risk of uninformed decisions by providing comprehensive employment data.

Multiple User Login: Referee's platform allows for multiple user logins, providing access to the tool for different team members, enhancing collaboration and efficiency, according to the vendor.

Seed Agreement™: The vendor offers the Seed Agreement™ program, which provides free premium service to new Subscribers who agree to share their employment information. This program aims to encourage U.S. employers to contribute to the future of workforce solutions by sharing their data.

Pricing Options: Referee offers different pricing preferences, including monthly and annual plans. Subscribers can choose between different plans based on their needs and budget, with options that include Data Share™, Data Management, and EEV™ features, according to the vendor.

Application Requirements: Referee requires certain information from Subscribers to verify their eligibility for the service. This includes the legal business name, address, structure, phone number, and federal tax ID. Subscribers must also provide identification and acknowledge the User End License Agreement, according to the vendor.

24/7 Access to Database: According to the vendor, the R.E.F.S.™ database is available 24/7/365 for Subscribers to access and search employment data, providing convenience and flexibility.

Customer Support: Referee provides customer support through 24/7 online chat and a toll-free customer service line, ensuring that Subscribers receive assistance whenever needed, according to the vendor.