In general terms, Social Security is a program created by the federal Government dedicated to providing assistance to people who meet the requirements established for different circumstances. To mention some of the most important ones, we can list:
- Receive retirement benefits.
- Support in case of disability.
- Financial assistance in case of widowhood.
Obtaining a Social Security number is necessary to work legally in the United States, in addition to making contributions such as paying taxes, which will give you the right to benefits at the time of retirement, and are also the means by which each person's credit score is registered.
For procedures like these or taking legal action against any injustice by your employer, you can approach the Hispanic attorneys at Conexión Legal to receive truthful and free help, which will help you understand and know the best way to act before the court.
What Rights Do I Have if I Have Problems with my Social Security Number?
During recent years, hundreds of workers have been fired or after receiving information from the Social Security Administration about conflicts with their Social Security number.
This after employers confused the SSA discrepancy letters with information regarding the immigration status of workers, even using the letters to intimidate their vulnerable workers such as undocumented immigrants.
After this it is important to make you aware that you have the right to:
- A clean and safe workspace, in addition to receiving your salary regularly regardless of your legal status.
- You have the right not to be threatened after the SSA sends any notification.
- You have the right not to be discriminated against because of any report sent by the SSA
- You have the right to be able to keep your job after the SSA delivers any type of document.
- You have the right to have the legal support of a professional.
In addition to everything already mentioned, it is important to remind you that you have the right and obligation to pay taxes in order to enjoy some benefits that having the Social Security service would give you.
To complete this procedure, you can request an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number to report them individually.
On the other hand and making specific reference to the COVID-19 benefits for people without Social Security, it is important that you inform yourself about the programs and know the requirements to be part of each one, in addition to verifying that your application is submitted with the correct process in a timely manner.
In case your employer notifies you that the authorities say you have problems with your Social Security Number, or that you need to request any type of financial assistance for coronavirus and do not have Social Security, remember that you can contact Conexión Legal to receive information for free by approaching top-level Hispanic attorneys.
At Conexión Legal we will help you understand your rights so that together we can identify the best way to respond to your employer legally or manage to benefit by putting your COVID-19 benefits request case in the hands of an expert.
Contact us through WhatsApp or call 1800 201 1220 to receive advice from a Hispanic attorney without needing to spend a single dollar from your pocket, and then proceed to take your case and achieve the benefits you require. At Conexión Legal, our priority is your rights.
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