Employers may report all new hires, and rehires, online via the Louisiana Department of Social Services Web Site.

The below text is an excerpt from the requirements for reporting new hires.

1. The federal and state requirements for new hire reporting are as follows:

   • All employers must report all new hires and rehires within 20 days.

   • The New Hire Report must contain, at a minimum, the name, address, occupation, and social security number of the employee; and the name, address, and federal employer identification number of the employer. It is important that this information be accurate and legible.