Why is it necessary to report new or re-hired employees to the State of California?

Reporting new or re-hired employees to the State of California is essential for various reasons related to the enforcement of child support obligations. One primary goal of this reporting requirement is to ensure that individuals who owe child support payments are identified and held accountable. When new employees are reported, the state can effectively facilitate the collection of unpaid child support, which helps to ensure that families receive the financial support they need.

This process is part of a broader effort to stabilize family units and prevent welfare dependence. By keeping track of the employment status of individuals responsible for child support, the state can take various actions to enforce these obligations, such as wage garnishment or tax refund intercepts.

While managing tax deductions, monitoring employee performance, and enrolling in health insurance plans are important functions for employers, they do not directly relate to the requirement of reporting new hires concerning child support enforcement. Thus, the focus on reporting new or re-hired employees primarily serves to assist in collecting unpaid child support, fulfilling a critical public policy objective.