On Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:13:10 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 8 Dec 2012 05:03:48 GMT, wrote:




*ALL* do, it's just a matter of when in the process. I found that it
was quite early in the hiring process. Of course they ask again for
the I-9.


Of course, if hired they ask for it. They have to. No disputed that.

They also need it for pre-employment screening and such.

What changed? Identity theft and security of personal information. As
this became more of a problem, enlightened employers decided to change
their methods. Some states used to use your SS for your driver's
licence number also. It certainly seems an easy thing to do, but I
know at leas MA stopped doing it.

That's an entirely different issue.

No, that is why many places no longer ask for the SS and is why many
of us would not give it until needed.

No, it is *completely* different. Employers don't print it on your
business cards.