Business Road Map Step 4

Step 4: Will you have employees?

NO, I will not have employees Skip this Step, Go to Step 5

YES - Report your employees and complete other requirements

Report your new employees, rehired employees, and other requirements to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) at: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/newhire
Create a required safety plan. Go to: https://lni.wa.gov/safety-health/preventing-injuries-illnesses/get-started-with-safety-health/
If you are going to have employees who are minors, please review Department of Labor & Industries' (L&I) rules and complete the required forms. Go to: https://lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/youth-employment/how-to-hire-minors

Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will:

Automatically set up your Workers' Compensation Account.
Provide you with more information within 14 business days.

Employment Security (ESD) will:

Automatically set up your Unemployment Insurance Account.
Provide you with more information within 14 business days.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will:

Assign a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). Go to: www.irs.gov
Federal information is in the Start chapter of Washington's Small Business Guide

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