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Wisconsin New Hire Reporting

A program requiring employers to report newly hired employees to the State Directory of New Hires.  For more details, see New Hire Program Overview.

Report New Hires Online at www.wi-newhire.com 

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• Are you looking for the following?

• HIRE (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment) Act: Questions and Answers for Employers
  The HIRE Act is not connected to the New Hire reporting program.
• WT-4 Form information 
  The WT-4 form is intended for New Hire reporting.
• W-4 Form Information 
  The W-4 form can be used for New Hire reporting if it includes the employee's date of birth and date of hire. 
• I-9 Form Information 
  The I-9 form typically is not adequate for New Hire reporting.
• Department of Workforce Development Information for Employers
• US Internal Revenue Service Information for Wisconsin Employers
• Employer Unemployment Insurance Accounts 
  New Hire reporting does not require an Unemployment Insurance account.

New Hire Program Overview

Wisconsin law requires employers to report each newly hired employee to the State Directory of New Hires within 20 days after the employee starts work.  Employers must also report employees who are rehired, recalled, or returning to work after an unpaid interval of more than 90 days. 

For more information, see Reporting Basics.

Submit New Hire Reports On-Line

• Secure Site / Password Protected
• Key individual reports, or send us a file

Frequently Asked Questions

Toll Free Inquiry Line 1-888-300-4473
Specialists available Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:00pm (CST).

Legal References

• WI Statutes 103.05
• DWD 142
• 42 USC 653a(1)(A)

 

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