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PART 3 - Reporting Instructions

Unemployment Insurance Employer Handbook (UCB-201-P)
Section 5 - New Hire Reporting

New Hire information may be reported in a variety of ways:

  • Secure Internet Site - The address for the Internet reporting site is https://www.wi-newhire.com.
    At this site, employers may key individual reports or transfer an entire file.
  • SSH SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) - This method is recommended if you upload many files, upload very large files, or wish to automate file transfers.
  • Diskette, CD-R or Magnetic Tape
  • Paper - Report by paper using State Form WT-4, Federal Form W4, or by submitting a list containing the required information listed below. Paper reports may be sent by toll free fax at 1-800-277-8075 or mailed to:
      Wisconsin New Hire Reporting
      P.O. Box 14431
      Madison, WI 53714-0431

We cannot accept new hire reports via email because email is not considered a secure method.

New Hire reports are due within 20 days after the date the employee starts work for you.

REPORTS MUST CONTAIN:

  • Employee name
  • Employee address
  • Employee social security number
  • Employee date of birth
  • Employer name
  • Employer payroll address
  • Employer FEIN
  • Date of hire

Updated: August 19, 2024

Content Contact: New Hire

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