Employer's Guide to Hiring in New York
Your step-by-step compliance roadmap for NY employers. From payroll taxes and required insurances to paid family leave and mandatory trainings—this guide makes it simple to hire confidently and stay compliant.
Updated August 2025 - New York & NYC Compliant
What You'll Learn Inside


Registration & setup requirements before hiring
Required insurances (Workers’ Comp, Disability, PFL, UI)
Onboarding steps (I‑9, W‑4, NY IT‑2104, wage notices, new hire reporting)
Mandatory workplace postings & trainings (including NYC‑specific rules)
Paid leave, payroll, and recordkeeping compliance
Templates & checklists you can use immediately


Who This Guide Is For
First‑time employers hiring in New York
HR leaders & business owners expanding into NYC
Companies using Gusto or similar payroll systems