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Hiring Workers

What Should I Know Before Hiring Workers?

Who is an Employer?

State (EDD):

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • California Employer's Guide
  • Independent Contractor or Employee?
  • Employee Determination Guide
  • Who is an Employee?
  • What are Wages?

Federal (IRS):

  • Circular E Employer's Tax Guide
  • Independent Contractor or Employee?

Becoming an Employer:

State (EDD):

  • Employer Registration

Federal (IRS):

  • Employment Taxes
  • The Most Frequently Asked Questions

Registering as an Employer:

State (EDD):

  • Employer Registration
  • Employer Services
  • CalJOBS
  • Rates, Withholding Schedules, and Meals and Lodging Values

Federal:

  • Understanding Your Employment Identification Number (IRS)
  • Employer Identification Numbers (IRS)
  • America's Job Bank (US DOL)
  • Employment Laws Assistance for Workers & Small Business (US DOL)
  • Employment Law Guide (US DOL)
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Workplace Postings:

State:

  • Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
  • Unemployment Insurance (EDD)
  • Notice to Employees: Time Off to Vote (SOS)

Federal

  • Workplace Posters for Small Business & Other Employees (US DOL)

Other Employer Information:

State:

  • Workers' Compensation (DIR)
  • Labor Law (DIR)
  • Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DIR)
  • Sales and Use Taxable Labor (BOE)
  • Employment Training Panel (ETP)

Federal

  • Hiring Employees (IRS)


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