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Legal-There may be other requirements based on your business classification. For information on occupational and professional licensing call the Business Standards Division at: (406) 841-2300.
To register a business name call the Montana Secretary of State at: (406) 444-3665 or go to: http://sos.mt.gov/Business/Startup/index.asp
1 – 4 Need to be done before an employee is hired
1. Federal Employer Identification Number - Social Security & Federal Income Tax Withholdings
- Required if you have employees
- Forms are available by calling 1-800-829-1040 or at: www.irs.gov
2. Unemployment Insurance
- Call the Unemployment Insurance Division at (406) 444-3834 to receive a packet by mail or go to: http://www.uid.dli.mt.gov/tax/uitaxforms.asp
- Complete and submit registration forms
- Ask them to send you a letter stating your employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance (posting requirement)
- State Income Tax Withholdings
- Call the Department of Revenue at (406) 444-6900 to receive a registration form by mail or go to: www.revenue.mt.gov/
- Complete and submit registration forms
3. Workers Compensation Insurance
- Must have coverage on employees before they start employment
- Ask your insurance carrier for a letter stating all your employees are covered by Workers Compensation Insurance (posting requirement)
4. Required Employment Posters
- Contact your local Job Service Workforce Center or they can be downloaded at: http://www.wsd.dli.mt.gov/service/posters.asp
5. W-4
- To obtain a copy of the W-4 go to: www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf or contact your local Job Service Workforce Center
- Have employee complete on first day of employment
- Used to determine number of deductions or exemptions they will claim
- Will be used to determine amount of Federal and State Income tax withheld per paycheck
6. I-9 Proof of Authorization to work in the U.S.
- To obtain a copy of the I-9 go to: http://www.uscis.gov/i-9 or contact your local Job Service Workforce Center
- Section 1. – Have employee complete on their first day of employment
- Section 2. – Review, verify, and list the documents you have checked before signing form
- Back of form has list of approved documents
7. Montana New Hire Reporting Program
- Can mail a copy of the W-4 to: MNHRP, Box 8013, Helena MT 59604-8013
- Or fax to (1-888-272-1990) if outside the Helena area. Helena employers can fax to 444-0745
- Include employer name, address, and Federal Employer Identification Number.
- Must be submitted within 20 days of employee start date.
We can advertise your job opening with the Montana Job Service, provide applications, serve as a drop off point for applications and help test applicant skills.
In Helena, this can be done by phone (406) 447-3200
Online www.jobs.mt.gov
Or by e-mail Helenajsc@mt.gov
There are NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Business Over Breakfast Schedule
Personnel Plus Helena Business Over Breakfast Training
Sponsored by the Helena Job Service Employers Committee
8:15 to 10:30 am at the
Helena Job Service
715 Front Street
October, 12th 2011 Introduction to the NLRA. . Presented by Staci Bloomberg
November 9th, 2011 Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Presented by Staci Bloomberg and Jim Nys
December 7th, 2011 Understanding the Reasonable Accommodation Process. Presented by Staci Bloomberg and Jim Nys
January 11th, 2012 Understanding Exemptions from Minimum Wage and OT Requirements. Presented by Staci Bloomberg and Jim Nys
February 8th, 2012 Montana Specific Employer Rights and Responsibilities:. Presented by Staci Bloomberg and Jim Nys
March 7th, 2012 Creating High Performance Teams-. Presented by Staci Bloomberg
April 11th, 2012 Correcting Substandard employee conduct and/or performance. Presented by Staci Bloomberg
May 9th, 2012 Principles of Employee Compensation and Benefits. Presented by Jim Nys
Summer State-Wide HR Tour
September 12th, 2012 Managing Organizational Change. Presented by Staci Bloomberg
October 10th, 2012 HR for Governmental Contractors. Presented by Jim Nys
November 7th, 2012 HR for Large and/or Multi-jurisdictional Employers. Presented by Staci Bloomberg and Jim Nys
COST: $30.00 per person with discount available if sending more than one person from the same organization if you register in advance - $40.00 at the door.
TO REGISTER: Call 406-443-7787 or email training@personnel-plus.com
CANCELLATION POLICY: Please note that if you register for a seminar and are unable to
attend, you must cancel your reservation at least 1 business day in advance by calling 406-443-
7787 or by e-mail to training@personnel-plus.com. If you do not cancel your seminar and do not attend (or send a substitute) you will still be billed for the price of the seminar. Thank you for
your understanding and cooperation.
For more information you can contact: Dave Laber 447-3209 or dlaber@mt.gov
If you would like to view a list of future training opportunities go to: http://www.personnel-plus.com/html/training.html
The Helena Job Service has online training available in our office by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (406) 447-3200 or e-mail us Helenajsc@mt.gov
