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New Hire Checklist: Day 1 Details

Ready to Hire?

It doesn’t have to be that complicated… especially if you have the right checklist.

Here’s what you need to know on day 1.

Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form

•Every new employee must complete the I-9, no later than the very first day of employment

•Employers must keep the file on record—don’t mail it in

What You Need to Know

Form W-4 Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate

What You Need to Know

1. Keep this form on file – it tells you how much federal income tax to withhold from each paycheck

2. Ensure it is signed, dated & has a correct Social Security Number

3. Withhold according to allowances claimed & deduct additional requests

Workers’ Compensation

•Add your new employee to your workers’ compensation plan—it’s required by law

• It protects you from lawsuits if the employee is injured or becomes ill because of workplace conditions

What You Need to Know

Employee Benefits

Consider these items that may require you and the employee to complete paperwork:

•Do you have a health insurance plan?

•Retirement plan?

•Life or disability insurance?

What You Need to Know

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