How soon after hiring a new employee do I need to report them?

Employers are required to report newly hired or rehired employees within 20 days of the employee’s start date. This timeline ensures that:

• Child support agencies can quickly locate non-custodial parents.

• State and federal agencies can prevent unemployment or welfare fraud.

• Employment records remain current for workforce planning and labor market monitoring.

Reports can typically be submitted online, by paper, or through other state-approved methods. Employers with operations in multiple states may also register with the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) to report to one state.