How does an employer perform new-hire reporting?

Within 20 days from the date of hire, an employer must report the following to the appropriate state agency:

 

  1. 1. The employer's name, address, and EIN; and
  2. 2. The employee's full name, social security number, and current address

An employer has the ability to report new hire information electronically, in which case the filing requirement is twice per month, or about every 12 to 16 days. For an employer with employees in multiple states, the employer can elect to report new hires in each state, or select one state in which to report all new hires, and the state agency will automatically share the reported information with other states.

 
What is the purpose of federal laws requiring employers to report newly hired employees?
How does an employer perform new-hire reporting?
What are the reporting requirements?
What is considered the employee's date of hire?
What are the consequences of failing to perform new-hire reporting?
 
Deductions
Garnishments
Child Support Garnishment Orders