Although I am not afraid to give out my SSN to my school, I am very iffy with giving out my SSN to my employer, especially a new employer. It's hard to tell if the company is legitimate, especially if they are a small and/or local company. I have seen some of my friends got scammed before. I am unsure whether their misfortune was due to their own short-coming or the difficulty to detect illegitimate companies. How can you tell if a company is legit or not?
Is it possible to not give out your SSN? My previous employer was really lousy; he lost my paper work which had my SSN on it. Nothing bad has happened to me (yet), but I rather be safe than sorry.
Thanks in advance.
2007-09-17 01:59:10 · 8 answers · asked by Jill 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thank you for the help.
Yes, I am a citizen, and no, I'm not participating in any illegal activity or work. I've worked for a big company and a local business before, and they just seem so lousy with their paperwork. The local, small business that I work for doesn't shred documents that have sensitive, personal information on it. My manager from the big company lost my paper work.
I guess I'll just have to be very careful. The BBB sounds like a good resource. Thanks a lot.
2007-09-17 11:37:15 · update #1
No. It isn't - they have to report your earnings.
You can research a company, search the BBB, get employee testimonials, or better yet - if you're unsure if a company is legit - don't go to work for them.
2007-09-17 02:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you HAVE to give your employer your SSN so that they can take out taxes and know that you are a citizen or at least have a green card. As far as legit company, try the Better Business Bureau or state attorney's office.
2007-09-17 09:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by punxy_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you must give your employer your SSN. Without your SSN deductions and reporting of income for FICA (Social Security benefits) cannot be made or reported. This may not seem important now but all those deductions add to your benefit when you can no longer work. Also, without your SSN your state and federal taxes can not be deducted and you will have to pay taxes, penalties and interest when they catch up with you.
2007-09-17 09:14:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately all employers must now have a copy of your SSN and have seen the actual card because of the Patriot Act.
2007-09-17 09:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As stated, there is no law which requires you to reveal your SSN to an employer. However, there ARE laws which require the employer to report your earnings per your SSN.
so, guess who will win that battle. No SSN no job.
2007-09-17 10:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While theres no law that says you have to. If you want a job unless its under the table or something you have to. Unless you want to go the route of illegal immigrants they dont have any and work all the time.
2007-09-17 09:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by SS4 Elby 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only apply for jobs in places you know and trust. then you wont have to worry about identity theft think smart dont go to job interviews that sound to good to be true they probably are
2007-09-17 09:54:15 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who the hell are you working for.
2007-09-17 09:19:15 · answer #8 · answered by lone wolfe 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋