You must complete an employer registration form for us to decide if you are liable under the New York State Unemployment Insurance Law. Before hiring employees in New York, you need to fill out a New York State (NYS) Employer Registration Form and get unemployment insurance.You must have an Employment Agency license to provide job assistance for a fee. This includes helping employers find employees and helping jobseekers find work. The New Hire forms below must be completed prior to meeting with your Compliance Specialist on the day of your scheduled processing appointment. To hire employees in New York, you must first register your business online. Click below for up-to-date forms and documents for use in submitting address or name changes, W4 forms for adjusting withholding status when needed. What Information is Provided?