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We have authority to get information from employers under section 192 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999.
Requests for employee information
We may ask you to complete a report verifying details about a past or present employee. This helps to make sure we provide the right payments or services.
Read about requests for employee information.
Employment Verification Reports
We may send you an Employer Verification Report. This includes an Employment verification letter and a questionnaire. We use it to confirm employee details and to make sure they receive the correct payment or service from us.
Employment Separation Certificates
Employment Separation Certificates help us pay people the right amount from the correct date. Under section 196 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, you need to complete the certificate within 14 days of the request.