Part of Business, Small business storefronts Hire employees for your business Hiring your first employee is a big step and has new complexities. Learn about labor law and payroll taxes at the local, state, and federal levels. Resources Labor requirements for business The following laws are in place to protect workers and potential hires, and require that you treat your workers fairly, provide them with benefits and a safe workplace, and contribute to California’s unemployment insurance. Reporting and tax requirements for small business employers The following requirements are in place for reporting and tax purposes. They ask that you obtain an EIN, verify your worker’s eligibility before hiring and registering them with the state, and that you withhold taxes. Get help recruiting employees Save time and money finding quality workers for your business with personalized, zero-cost recruitment services. WorkforceLinkSF A program of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, connecting job seekers and employers. JobsNOW! Free employment program that matches people looking for jobs with open positions Emergency Ride Home for commuters in SF If your employees commute on foot, bike or public transit, they can get taxi rides reimbursed for emergencies. Go back Return to the Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco Departments Office of Small Business Office of Economic and Workforce Development