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)