A Checklist of key procedural steps and legal requirements for employers to consider when welcoming and onboarding a newly hired employee. This Checklist addresses W-4 forms, wage theft protection act notices, I-9 compliance, benefits enrollment, new hire reporting, employee training, policy distribution, and more. It addresses federal law but also provides an overview of important state law considerations. For more information about state law requirements, see the State Q&A Tools under Related Content.