Maryland Family Law FAQs

• Q: As A Temporary Employment Agency, Must We Report Individual Placed By Our Agency As A New Hire?
  A: If your agency is paying wages to the individual, you must submit a New Hire report. The individual needs to be reported only once, except when there is a break in … More
• Q: Are Labor Organizations And Hiring Halls Required To Report Members Under The New Hire Reporting Program?
  A: Labor organizations and hiring halls must report their own employees, that is, individuals who work directly for the labor organization or hiring hall. As with a … More
• Q: When Is Maryland Required To Establish Its New Hire Program?
  A: By October 1, 1997, all states were required to establish New Hire Reporting programs. Maryland`s program conforms to the minimum Federal requirements of PRWORA.
• Q: How Soon Must I Submit A Report After Hiring Someone?
  A: Federal law mandates that New Hires be reported within 20 days of the date of hire. You must adhere to the reporting timeframe of Maryland, which is also 20 days.
• Q: What Form Do I Use To Send In My New Hire Reports?
  A: Reports must be made either on the W­4 form or, at your option, an equivalent form developed by you.
• Q: What Must Be Reported On Each New Hire Report?
  A: Each New Hire report must contain: Employee name, address and Social Security number Employer name, address and Federal Employer Identification number
• Q: Do I Need To Do A New Hire Report On A Newly Hired Individual Who Quits Before The New Hire Report Is Due?
  A: Yes. Because the employer/employee relationship existed and wages were earned, a New Hire report must be submitted. Even though the employment period was short, the … More
• Q: Where And How Do I Send The Information?
  A: New Hire reports should be sent to the State Directory of New Hires in the state where the employee works. Federal law identifies three methods for submitting New Hire … More
• Q: Are There Different Reporting Timeframes For Employers Who Will Submit New Hire Reports Electronically?
  A: If you are an employer who is sending reports in by magnetic tape or electronically, two monthly transmissions must be made which are not less than 12 nor more than 16 … More
• Q: How Will The New Hire Data Be Safeguarded Once It Is Submitted?
  A: Security and privacy of New Hire data are important issues for all those involved in the implementation of this nationwide program. Federal law requires all states to … More
• Q: Are There Penalties For Employers Who Do Not Report New Hires?
  A: Maryland has chosen to impose a penalty for employers who do not report New Hires. The penalty consists of a fine of $25 dollars per newly hired employee who the … More

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