Small Business Development Guide
Other Employer Responsibilities
- Workers' Compensation is the state insurance fund for all employees paid by all employers. The employer's premium is based on the number of employees, risk on the job, and total payroll. There is a $10 application fee. Premiums are due twice a year. Contact the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for more information at 1-800-644-6292 (www.bwc.state.oh.us).
- If you have employees, you must give them a Summary of the Total Dollars Withheld for the prior year on a FORM W-2 by January 31. You must also submit FORM W-2 to each employee and FORM W-3 for all employees to the Social Security Administration by February 28. Call the IRS for more information at 1-800-829-1040.
- You must keep a record of your Employee's Eligibility for work in the United States with a FORM I-9 from the US Department of Justice's Immigration and Naturalization Service. Call (216) 522-4770 or (513) 287-6080 for more information.
- Other responsibilities such as Disability Policies, Family and Medical Leave Policies, COBRA, and New Hire Background Checks depend on the number of employees. Check with the First Stop Business Connection at 1-800-248-4040 or with the specific regulatory agencies for more information regarding compliance.