SSN Policy Manual

Policy Manual

Request SSA Opinion About Requirement of SSN for Employment

Social Security Administration Office of Public Inquires

6401 Security Blvd. 'Room 4-C-5 Annex Baltimore, MD 21235

Dear Gentle person:

1 have not obtained a social security number because of my beliefs and convictions. 1 do not wish to obtain a number. My employer is threatening to fire me if I do not provide him with a social security number. He has stated that I am required to obtain a SSN under 26 USC 6109. However, my reading of that section only requires me to use "the social security account number issued to an individual ...", I read notlung in that section that requires me to obtain a SSN.

Can you please provide me a copy of your policy letter that covers the following issues:

1) that shows the law that specifically mandates an employer to fire employees who do not have social security numbers. 2) the specific law(s) that require an individual to obtain and have a social security number for the purpose of employment.

3) what an employer should do when hiring an individual who does not have a SSN.

Sincerely,