Choosing a Social Security Disability Lawyer

What to look for in a SSDI lawyer and SSI Disability lawyer

Recently enacted federal regulations now impose stricter requirements for proving an employee's immigration status. Employers now have a tougher job to keep their businesses out of trouble. Here are some ways you can help ensure your business' compliance.

1. Properly verify the credentials of anyone starting work at your company. This is most commonly done through the federal I-9 form, which is filed with the Social Security Administration.
2. Educate your human resources staff. Make sure anyone conducting interviews or employee screening have been trained on what they can and cannot ask a prospective employee in regard to their ethnic origin or other information that is governed by federal discrimination laws.
3. Ensure the authenticity of all documents. If there are any questions about the validity of a Social Security card, driver's license or any other documentation provided by a new employee, verify all information with the proper authorities.

Here are some tips about verifying an employee's Social Security number:

Get educated

Fuzzy about how to properly verify a Social Security number?
Social Security Number Verification Service to verify Social Security numbers. It's a free and relatively simple process.

Research immigration laws

A wealth of information is available online regarding immigration laws and how to properly ensure compliance.

Consult an attorney

If you ascertain that your employee's Social Security number doesn't match with SSA's records, consult an employment law specialist.

• Conduct research on any lawyer or law firm before you engage in a representative relationship.
• If your job requires bringing in an employee from outside the country, make sure to consult a reputable immigration attorney.

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