Employment Law Guide

New Hire Reporting

Guidance on federal and state laws governing the reporting of employee new hire information.

Federal Law and Guidance

This guide explains the employer reporting requirements regarding newly hired and rehired employees including when, where and how to report. It highlights that both federal and state laws require employers to report this information to certain agencies, such as the state new hire directories. The purpose of these reports is to aid in child support collection and detect fraud in programs like welfare, unemployment compensation and workers' compensation.

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