Deciding to hire employees is a big decision with serious consequences and can have lasting affects to your business. Aside from deciding if someone is a good fit, you have to determine if he or she has the right mix of skills, experience, and personality for your organization.
Once you make your selection, your work is not done yet! Now it's time for the paperwork and the on-boarding process!
Hopefully, you are taking advantage of automated payroll processing and two snaps for you if it integrates with QuickBooks Online. One of the best companies for this is Gusto. They offer a number of tools to help you run your business and take care of your employees.
Whether you need payroll, time sheet tracking, benefits administration, or compliance services, Gusto is a one-stop shop. Additionally, Gusto also offers HR services to help you onboard new employees and complete the new-hire paperwork you need to be compliant with the IRS and the state.
If you decide to manage your on-boarding process, there are four key items that must be completed by every employee:
Job application (sample)
Form W4
Form I9
New Hire Report (by state)
To keep you and your business in compliance with federal and state laws, you must have new hires complete key documentation. Keep in mind, there are reporting deadlines and the Form W4 and I9 both have expiration dates, so make sure you have the correctly dated form. Finding the right employees is one of the most important jobs you can do.
Please leave me a comment and let me know what challenges you have with employees, payroll, or employee documentation.
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