Did you know that despite the recent legislation Alabama already has a new hire reporting law?  This law has been in place since 1997.  It’s purpose is fourfold to:

  1. Prevent payment of unemployment compensation to individuals who have returned to work.
  2. Prevent individuals from receiving workers’ compensation while employed.
  3. Recoup from unemployment compensation the cost of over-issuance of food stamps.
  4. Locate non-custodial parents who are delinquent in legal child support obligations.

There is a provision for a fine of $25.00 for each new hire not reported. 

Employers with 5 or more employees must report electronically and may do so twice a month not less than 12 nor more than 16 days apart.  Paper filing should be done within  seven days after hire or rehire. 

At JamisonMoneyFarmer PC we can assist you with signing up for the new hire program and/or with filing the reports.