New Hire Reporting: Illinois
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Sara M. Wincek
Summary
- Illinois requires all employers to report newly hired and rehired employees, and independent contractors, to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, New Hire Directory. See Reporting Requirements.
- Several methods of submitting new hire reports are available. See Reporting Requirements.
- Civil penalties are imposed for noncompliance. See Penalties.