Report new hires

Idaho’s new hire reporting law requires all Idaho employers to report their new employees to the Idaho Department of Labor within 20 days of the date of hire, as well as rehired employees if their previous employment was terminated at least 60 days prior to their first day of employment.

Information needed to report

Employee name
Address
Social Security Number
Start date (first day employee worked for wages)
Employer name
Employer address
Federal Employer Identification Number
State unemployment insurance account number (unless exempt/non-covered employer)

Preferred reporting methods

Submit records through your Employer Portal account. Records can be entered manually or uploaded. See the Employer Portal for file specifications for both single employer file upload format or multiple/unregistered employer format.

Other reporting methods

Mail the New Hire Reporting Form to:
Idaho Department of Labor
New Hire Reporting
317 W. Main St.
Boise, ID 83735-0760
Fax the New Hire Reporting Form to: 208-332-7411

Additional information

View our frequently asked questions.
Call 208-332-8941 for assistance or any additional questions.
Email newhire@labor.idaho.gov for help reporting new hires; do not report new hire information using email. It is not a secure means of transmission.