Topic: Immigrant and Language Rights

What is a Social Security Administration “no-match letter”? The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) sends “no-match letters”[1] to businesses when their employees’ names and Social Security numbers (“SSNs”) don’t exactly match those in the SSA’s files, based on information the SSA gets each year from the employer. There are many possible reasons for a “no-match.” For… Continue reading SSA No-Match Letter

What is Form I-9? Form I-9[1] is the federal government form employers must have new employees complete within 3 days of hire.  It shows that an employee can legally work in the United States. The I-9 form contains lists of documents that employees can use to verify their work authorization and identity.[2]  Employees have the… Continue reading I-9 Audits

I recently received a new Social Security number (“SSN”). Am I allowed to update it with my employer? Yes.  IRS Form W-4 states that you should “consider completing a new Form W-4 each year and when your personal or financial situation changes.”  In fact, in California, employees have a protected right to update their personal… Continue reading Updating Your Social Security Number With Your Employer

What is Document Abuse? Employers are required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their workers.  To do this, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form, also known as a “Form I-9,” within three business days after an employee is hired.  This process… Continue reading Document Abuse (Identification Documents at Work): Things You Should Know About Proving Your Work Status to Your Employer