Wisconsin Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: If An Employee Lives In Minnesota, But Works In Wisconsin, To What State Do I Submit The New Hire Report?
  A: New Hire reports are submitted to the state in which the employee works. In this example, the New Hire report would go to Wisconsin. However, employers with employees … More
• Q: Do I Have To Report Regularly, Even When I Dont Hire Anyone?
  A: No. Reports are required only after an employee is hired. This applies to employers who submit electronic reports twice per month, as well as employers who report on …
• Q: If I Start Sending Reports Electronically, Do I Always Need To File My Reports Electronically?
  A: No. You may choose whatever reporting method works best for you. You may want to report a large volume of hires electronically, and an occasional hire on the Wisconsin … More
• Q: Are All Employers Required To Report New Hire Information?
  A: Yes. All employers with a Federal Identification Number (FEIN) are required to report New Hire information.
• Q: What Happens After A New Hire Is Reported?
  A: Information is stored on the State Directory of New Hires, and used to locate non­custodial parents for child support enforcement action. If there is a support … More
• Q: What If A Non-Custodial Parent Has Taken A Job Out Of State?
  A: Federal law requires all states to transmit information from State Directories to the National Directory of New Hires. This expands enforcement action nationwide and … More
• Q: Is New Hire Information Kept Confidential?
  A: Security and privacy of New Hire data are important issues for everyone involved. Both State and Federal laws restrict access to New Hire information. Only authorized … More
• Q: If I Am A Multistate Employer And Choose To Report All My Employees To Wisconsin, Do I Need To Include Information Required By The Other States?
  A: No. Report only the information required by Wisconsin. You do not need to report any additional elements required by the other States in which you have employees.
• Q: What Is The Due Date For Reports Filed By Telephone?
  A: Reports filed by telephone are not considered electronic reports. The due date is the same as paper reports, which is within 20 days after the employee starts work.

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