Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) Verify your identity and authorize you to work in the U.S. Oath of Office Statement (DOS-2187 & DOS-2188) Required for all public officers to document your Oath of Office. Retirement Forms (RS-5420, RS-5127, & BSC-B4) ... Tax Withholding Forms (W-4, IT-2104, & IT-2104.1)
In New York, the new hire paperwork collection looks similar to that of other states: I-9 employment eligibility verification form (not required for volunteers, independent contractors, or unpaid interns) W-4 federal tax collection form. IT-2104 New York state tax withholding form.
New York is an “employment at will” state. This means without an employment contract employees can be terminated for any legal reason or no reason at all without notice. An employment contract will lay out specific reasons for termination that an employer must abide by which protects an employee's job.
Form I-9. The Form I-9 verifies a new employee's identity and their eligibility to work in the United States. It has an employee and employer section, with employees required to complete their portion by the first day of their employment.
New York does not require most contractors to hold a license on the state level.
NYS-45, Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting, and Unemployment Insurance Return. All employers required to withhold tax from wages must file Form NYS-45, Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting, and Unemployment Insurance Return, each calendar quarter.
Who Needs an Employment Contract? Any employer, human resource manager, and recruitment officer should use an employment contract with new hires, recruits, and current employees who are changing job positions. An employment contract clarifies the expectations of and gives legal protection to both parties.
Are non-competes legal? A non-compete is only allowed and enforceable to the extent it (1) is necessary to protect the employer's legitimate interests, (2) does not impose an undue hardship on the employee, (3) does not harm the public, and (4) is reasonable in time period and geographic scope.
In New York, employment contracts are legal and they're something many employers should consider using as part of their hiring process. They can protect you from liability and give employees guidance and a firm point of reference for how they need to conduct themselves when working for your company.