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Under federal law, how soon must an employer report a new hire to the state?

Within 20 days of hire, to the state where the employee works.

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  1. Within 20 days of hire ✔
  2. Within 90 days of hire
  3. Only at the end of the year

Why: Federal law requires employers to report basic facts about new and rehired employees, including name, address, Social Security number and hire date, within 20 days.

Huh, didn't know that: Rehired employees count too, not just brand new ones.

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Answer: Within 20 days of hire. Federal law requires employers to report basic facts about new and rehired employees, including name, address, Social Security number and hire date, within 20 days.

  1. ACF Office of Child Support Services: New Hire Reporting acf.gov/css/employers/employer-responsibilities/new-hire-reporting
    report basic information on new and rehired employees within 20 days of hire to the state where the new employees work
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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