Hiring your first employees in New York City
The employer registrations to make before the first payday.
New employer registration for unemployment insurance and withholding
New York State Department of LaborNew York State
Register online once you pay wages in New York.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
- Takes
- The Department of Labor doesn't publish how long registration takes; it assigns each liable employer an eight-digit employer registration number after you register.
Proof of workers' comp and disability/paid family leave insurance
New York State Workers' Compensation BoardNew York State
Buy the policies from an insurer; the insurer reports coverage to the Board. Agencies ask for the certificates.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Through your insurer
- Takes
- The Board doesn't publish a processing time because coverage is bought from an insurer, but DB/PFL coverage must be in place within four weeks after a new employee's 30th day of work.
Guides for each business in New York City
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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