Learning Business · USA / EMPLOYEES & LABOR
Build the hiring checklist around the worker, the work, and the state.
Classification, payroll, wage rules, workplace notices, benefits, and state requirements should be reviewed before the first person starts work.
DECISION PATH
What to resolve
Use this sequence to frame the work. Specific facts and the current rule can change the answer.
- 01Decide whether the relationship is employment or independent work
- 02Set up payroll, tax reporting, records, and required notices
- 03Check federal rules together with the employee’s state and locality
PRIMARY SOURCES
Verify with the responsible agency.
These links lead to government sources. Check the page date, your state, and any rule changes before acting.
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