Colorado Employment Law Blog

9th Circuit finds SSA no-match letters do not lead to finding of constructive knowledge

By Christopher Thomas

Of Holland & HartLLP

This case arose from the response by Aramark Facility Services to a “no-match letter” from the Social Security Administration, which indicated that Aramark had reported information for 48 of its employees at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles that did not match the SSA's database.  Suspecting immigration violations, Aramark told the listed employees they had three days to correct the mismatches by proving they had begun the process of applying for a new social security card. Seven to 10 days later, Aramark fired 33 employees who did not timely comply.

Who is that worker?

(Government Contractors and Forthcoming E-Verify Requirements)
By John Scorsine

All employers have various requirements placed upon them when hiring new employees. Companies doing business with the Government have additional requirements for reporting and compliance in the realm of employment law. This last month the President began the process of creating an additional “new hire” requirement for employers that contract with the Federal government.