Value of Pensions in Divorce – What It Is & How to Use It Calculator (Employment Law Library)
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Employment in the Disability Community
Kathleen Martinez, Rene David Luna and William Owens, Jr. discuss employment issues within the disability community. This program was produced by ADAPT of Chicago Productions with support from CAN TV. Share on Facebook Social Security Network...
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Employment in the Disability Community
Kathleen Martinez, Rene David Luna and William Owens, Jr. discuss employment issues within the disability community. This program was produced by ADAPT of Chicago Productions with support from CAN TV. Share on Facebook
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Employment Search By Social Security Number – Pros And Cons Of The System
If you are in the market for a job or a change of one then there are a few things you need to know about applying for work through employment agencies – so far as fudging your resume and testimonials are concerned that is. The internet has made it very convenient for employers and employment agencies to scan and get your entire work experience as well as any comments made by your previous employer through special software.
The culprit and main key to al your employment records is your SSN or social security number. There is little that cannot be found about an individual if he or she has a social security number. And all this information can be gatherer in as little as 24 hours. This process is known as employee search through SSN.
If an employment agency conducts a search with your SSN then rest assured they will come up will all the information regarding your activities regarding employment. All the places you have worked, the kind of work you have been doing, employers references, and even all other employment agencies you have applied through presently or in the past. Many companies use this system to screen out undesired candidates by searching for undesirable work records or police records of the individual.
Now this can prove to be bad for the people who have been trotting on the wrong path but have firmly desired to improve their record. A search by SSN will definitely hamper their program and may even send them back to square one instead of giving them a chance – but who wants to take chances any way. This is the reason we have Employment searches using Social Security Numbers.
It must be borne in mind that employee search by social security number was devised to safeguard the interests of the company as a whole. It is also a way to protect the employees that are already working in the company from unscrupulous elements infiltrating the work space. This method was not devised to pry into the personal space of individuals but it does have its drawbacks. This is the reason that an individual must be informed prior to the search being conducted that there will be information personal in nature that may be exposed. It is up to the individual to accept or decline. Anonymous searches into the back ground of an individual is illegal.
However the safety of the applicant who consents to such a search must also be borne in mind. In an employment agency sees some record that is not very important theses companies must ensure that it does not hinder the employment process of the individual. Employment search by social security number is a necessary evil that must be carried out if the business interests of a company and the safety of the employees is to be safeguarded.
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Social Security, Employment And Identity Theft
Identity thieves steal your personal information for many reasons. Among those are to obtain credit (money) using your credit information, but also medical benefits, Veteran’s benefits and employment.
Why would anyone steal your identity just to get a job? For many reasons, for example some people are in the United States illegally and do not have a social security number. Some people can not pass background checks, or have a criminal background that would keep them from getting jobs. Whatever the reason, Social Security Numbers are hot merchandise, if yours can be gotten, it can be sold.
”Misuse of another individual’s SSN is a violation of federal law and may lead to fines and/or imprisonment and disregarding the work authorization provisions printed on your Social Security card may be a violation of federal immigration law. Violations of applicable law regarding Social Security number fraud and misuse are serious crimes and will be prosecuted.” According to the Social Security Administration, The crime is considered a felony under federal and state laws and may result in fines and imprisonment.
In order to determine if there has been any use of your SSN to obtain employment, it is important to review your W-2 each year to determine that your social security benefits are being accurately reported and that the correct SSN is being used. Next, review your Social Security Statement issued to you each year. Check your statement against your W-2 to determine if there are any discrepancies. One way of determining if your SSN has been used illegally will be by monitoring the information on you benefits statement; which may state that benefits have been accessed or that the amount paid in maybe greater than the number reported on your W-2. To obtain a copy of your Statement of Benefits you may call the SSA toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
Are you responsible for the taxes on the wages resulting from someone being illegally employed? Probably not, and the taxes are paid directly through the employer. As a result that money is just sitting in an account held by the federal government.
What about Social Security Benefits? What happens to the money paid in through two people employed and using the same social security number? It is estimated that approximately 420 billion dollars in federal funds are sitting in “limbo.” The government calls this the Earnings Suspense Fund. The money has been paid in, but there is no one to credit the funds or benefits to. This is because in many cases the user of your social security number is also using either their own name, or a fake name. The only people that benefit from this extra payment are the federal government as well as the imposter who is able to be employed. Each government agency (IRS and SSA) have a list of mis-matched numbers, that don’t belong to the names that are using them, so what are they doing about it?
Illegal use of your SSN is very difficult to find out about, unless you happen to apply for a job at the same place, or if they are also using it for theft of your credit information.
If after reviewing your benefits and wages information you are suspicious, take the next steps. Request a credit report to see if credit has also been obtained using your identity. If so, it is time to move quickly in order to rectify the errors in your employment, social security and credit history.
If you determine that your social security number has been compromised, you must contact the Social Security Administration and report it. Reports are made to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General. You may file a complaint online at www.socialsecurity.gov/oig, call toll-free: 1-800-269-0271, fax: 410-597-0118, or write: SSA Fraud Hotline, P.O. Box 17768, Baltimore, MD 21235.
Can you get a new social security number if you suspect that your number has been used? Maybe, but not always. The SSA will not issue a new number in the following circumstances: it was lost or stolen and no proof of damage has occurred, you are trying to avoid detection of poor credit or a criminal record, or you are trying to avoid some form of legal responsibility. However it is up to you to prove to them that your number is being used illegally, that you are not attempting to avoid credit collection or any other actions possibly pending against you.
Be proactive and try to protect and repair the damage yourself. File a report with the Social Security Administration, Federal Trade Commission and the three major credit agencies. However, without the issuance of a new Social Security Number, you are still at risk so you may want to consider using all the credit protection available to you such as placing fraud alerts on your credit report, credit freezes and consistent monitoring of your credit report. To report Identity Theft you may contact the Federal Trade Commission via telephone 1-877-438-4338.
You may find it necessary to consult with an attorney to protect your current and future benefit rights. Know your rights and stand up for them. Credit lenders or collection agents may attempt to threaten you or force you to pay for outstand debts incurred by use of your information. Consult with law enforcement officials, an attorney, the State’s Attorney General and consumer credit counseling organizations to determine what your rights and responsibilities are and you can assert them.
Lisa Carey is a contributing author for Identity Theft Secrets: prevention and protection. You can get tips on Identity theft protection, software, and monitoring your credit as well as learn more about the secrets used by identity thieves at the Identity Theft Secrets blog
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