Is the New Social Security Verification System “SSNVS” Making Life Easier For Employers?
The Social Security Administration recently (finally) created a database that employers can access to verify that the SSN number of an employee is accurate. Great news, right? Who needs pre-employment social security number verifications as part of the background check or even e-Verify if we can easily authenticate the applicant’s SSN through the SSN Administration? Unfortunately, like most things in life, it’s not that simple. Below, we bring you the facts about the SSNVS program: Q: Who can access the SSNS system and “verify” a social security number is accurate? A: The SSNVS (Social Security Number Verification System) provided by the Social Security Administration is primarily intended for employers, though the system is accessible to third party contractors that handle the wage reporting responsibilities or perform an administrative function directly related to the annual wage reporting responsibilities of hired employees. Q: Can the system be accessed in the pre-employment screen
