NY Employment Law Prohibits Use of Social Security Numbers

A new law in New York will effect NY Employment law by restricting the use of Social Security numbers (SSNs).  An employer must receive consent from the employee or customer in order to ask for their social security number or use it in any form unless the number is required based on another law, statute or regulation.  An employer will be able to use the SSN for disability, unemployment, benefits or as required by law.