Are there penalties for failing to submit a new hire report in North Carolina?

Yes. Employers who fail to submit new hire reports on time or provide inaccurate information may face penalties. These can include:

• Monetary fines assessed per report

• Potential legal consequences for repeated or intentional noncompliance

To avoid penalties, employers should report all new hires within 20 calendar days of the employee’s start date and ensure that all information is accurate and complete.