All employers require that when you start a job that you complete their start paperwork. Some of the start paperwork involved is specifically required by the Federal and State government for payroll tax obligations and Immigration Naturalization Service (INS) matters. Other start paperwork may be necessary for benefit contributions (for an example a 401(k) contribution) and for employer record keeping.

INS I-9 form Government forms include:

• U.S. Department of Justice’s Immigration and Naturalization Service I-9 form:

All employees, citizens and noncitizens, hired after November 6, 1986, must complete the part (known as Section 1) of this form at the beginning of employment.  The employer is responsible for ensuring that Section 1 is timely and properly completed.

•  Form W-4 – Purpose: So that your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay.

Employer forms or documents may include one or more of the following:

• Employer data sheets and emergency contact data
• Health and Welfare benefit forms
• Background check forms
• Handbook
• Deal Memos

It is important to bring the proper documents to the Job site when you are starting a job in order to prevent issues such as:  late or missing payroll checks, problems with the miss reporting of benefit hours or contributions, and even not being allowed to go to work.

The documents employers typically require include the following:

• State Drivers License or State issued ID Card
• Social Security Card
• INS I-9 form

For the INS I-9 form There are other acceptable documents, please refer to the INS I-9 form Keep a professional attitude by being prepared with the proper documents when starting a job. If possible, always ask for a copy of what you have filled out and signed.