Checklist
Multi-State New Hire HR Checklist
I-9, W-4, state new hire reporting, and required posters — organized by day 1, week 1, month 1.
Onboarding obligations stack up quickly across states. This checklist sequences them by deadline so nothing slips past its statutory window.
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Day 1
Complete Form I-9 Section 2 within 3 business days
CriticalUse E-Verify where required by state law.
Collect federal & state W-4
HighConfirm state supplemental withholding elections.
Provide required state and federal notices
HighNotice requirements vary by state and by employer size.
Week 1
Submit new-hire report
HighMost states require reporting within 20 days of hire.
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