The new rules eliminate the requirement to report employment lasting less than 30 days.
Applicants are no longer obligated to provide information about jobs with such short durations. This
change focuses reporting requirements on employment that has a longer duration and potentially a more
substantial impact on the applicant’s work history and benefits eligibility.
This change simplified the SSDI application process by removing the need to track and report very brief
employment periods. It reduces the administrative burden on applicants and the SSA, as short-term jobs
are less likely to reflect significant work capacity or income changes.