SSN “NO-MATCH” LETTERS RETURN!

It has been reported, but we have been unable to confirm, that the Social Security Administration has resumed sending notices to employers known as “no-match letters.” The former administration rescinded the “no-match rule” after a lengthy court battle and the issue seemed to go away after the election. Now that employers may again face “no-match letter” issues, it would be wise to join the Social Security Number Verification Service. The SSNVS is an internet based “verification” option that allows employers to validate employees’ names and social security numbers. It is also a good time to ensure that the I-9 Forms of current employees have been re-verified for employer eligibility purposes (as work authorization documents and legal residence cards expire).