March 28, 2008, 2:35 pm
What you need to hire your first employee
Denise is trying to find out what paperwork she needs to hire her first employee. What was your experience hiring your first employee?
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In California, the 15-30% from the article is a gross under-estimation. Currently, workman's comp and unemployment costs are an additional 50% of the wages I pay my employees… and this does NOT include any health insurance or other benefits. Competing with the companies that pay in cash is nearly impossible, but an everyday way of life for us.