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