New Hire Paperwork: Illinois
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick, Stacey Smiricky, Lindsey M. Hogan and Tareen Zafrullah, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Summary
- Illinois employers should have their employees fill out the appropriate state equivalent of the federal W-4. See Mandatory Tax Form.
- Employers should require new employees to sign employee handbooks acknowledging receipt and review of the handbook. See Employee Handbooks and Contracts.
- Localities including Chicago and Cook County have requirements pertaining to new hire notices. See Local Requirements.