Independent pharmacy job wants Social Security #...is this common

[apple212]

I usually worked with a big corp like Wag and CVS and I do know that during the application they ask for you social security... But being that Im going to work at and independent do they need a copy of my card?

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[ZakMeister]

It’s a common practice

 

[footfairy]

I've never worked any legitimate company that didn't ask for a copy of my social security card.

 

[Hels2007]

It's a legal requirement, instituted in 2004 or so... all employers should be doing it at the point of hire. And when it was instituted, I had to bring it to show my then-current employers...

 

[owlegrad]

Yes, it is “common”. I would say universal.

 

[apple212]

Thanks yall! Just wanted be cautious

 

[lord999]

It's mandated before first payroll for any W-2 employer. There are additional reasons though:
1. If the employer is doing a credit check, they are allowed by federal law to ask for it.
2. If the employer must use the SSN to verify non-public license, work eligibility, or other regulatory information (discipline, etc.), they are allowed by federal law to ask for it.
3. Healthcare is a "protected industry" under federal law, so they can ask for it period due that reason.


If you are going to work for McDonald's, it's 1 or 2. 3 is the reason for a pharmacist requirement, but 1 and 2 are also in play.

 

[Chrish]

Lol how can you get hired without giving your social security?

 

[Hels2007]

Lol how can you get hired without giving your social security?

If you are paid cash under the table...

 

[297point1]

Lol how can you get hired without giving your social security?

I'm sure @Sparda29 knows...