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Hire Employees and Contractors in the USA

Project Global helps international businesses hire, onboard and manage employees and contractors in the USA without needing to establish their own local entity. Through our established presence in the USA and local expertise, we provide Employer of Record (EOR), contractor management, payroll, compliance, recruitment and workforce administration services.

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The United States of America comprises of fifty states ranging from vast plains to bustling cities and is a global economic powerhouse. It boasts the world’s largest economy by nominal GDP and excels in industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment. The highly educated and skilled workforce drives innovation and productivity. Since 1787, a robust constitution has underpinned the nation, fostering entrepreneurship and industry leadership. The USA plays a key role in shaping global economic trends and labour markets. With major commercial centres including Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, a culture of innovation and close economic ties with the United States, Canada remains a popular destination for businesses looking to build and support global teams.

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人口规模

349.5M

增值税

2.9% 至 7.25% 不等，取决于哪个州

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我们的跨国客户信任我们，让我们为在美国工作的员工、承包商和自由职业者处理国际支付和合规事宜。

You can use our Employer of Record (EoR) service to employ your team via our legal entity – onboarding your Top Talent quickly and with ease.

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常见问题

在美国，公共假日由联邦法律规定，但个别州和雇主可能会承认其他假日。一些普遍承认的联邦公共假日包括元旦、独立日、感恩节和圣诞节。雇主无需在这些假日提供带薪休假，但许多雇主会将其作为福利计划的一部分。

公平劳动标准法》（FLSA）规定了最低工资、加班费和童工标准，影响到私营部门以及联邦、州和地方政府的全职和兼职工人。雇员在一个工作周内的工作时间超过 40 小时时，有权按正常工资的 1.5 倍领取加班费。

在美国，《家庭和医疗休假法》（FMLA）允许符合条件的雇员因特定的家庭和医疗原因（如）休不带薪的、受工作保护的假期：

Birth of a child and to care for the newborn
Adoption or foster care placement of a child
Caring for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition
Medical leave when the employee is unable to work due to a serious health condition
Employees are entitled to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period for these reasons. Some states have additional leave provisions, and certain cities and states require paid sick leave​​.

在美国，大多数雇佣都是随意的，也就是说，只要不违法（如歧视或报复），雇主可以在任何时候以任何理由或无理由解雇员工。蒙大拿州和波多黎各存在例外情况，在这两个州，试用期过后不承认随意雇佣，终止雇佣必须有正当理由。

雇主必须为雇员提供某些类型的保险：

  • Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Covers medical expenses and lost wages for employees who are injured on the job.
  • Unemployment Insurance: Employers contribute to state-administered unemployment insurance funds, which provide benefits to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own.
  • Disability Insurance: In some states, employers must provide disability insurance to cover non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
  • Health Insurance: Under the Affordable Care Act, large employers (those with 50 or more full-time employees) must offer health insurance that meets minimum essential coverage requirements or face penalties.
You can employ someone in the United States without establishing your own US legal entity by using an Employer of Record (EOR). The EOR becomes the legal employer while your organisation continues to direct and manage the employee’s day-to-day work.
 
Project Global has US employment infrastructure and experience supporting overseas organisations that want to hire US-based employees without creating their own US company. This allows businesses to access talent quickly while managing payroll, employment administration and compliance requirements through an established local structure.
 
Need to hire in the United States? Speak to our team about your options
Unlike many countries, US employment law operates at multiple levels. Federal requirements apply nationwide, but each state may also have its own rules covering employment, payroll, leave, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance and worker classification.
 
The employee’s work location can therefore affect employment costs, contract terms, statutory rights and onboarding requirements. This is one reason why international employers often prefer to work with local employment specialists when hiring across multiple states.
 
Tell us where your employee will be based for state-specific guidance.

An Employer of Record can be a practical option when you want to hire people in the United States without creating and operating your own employment infrastructure. Establishing a US entity may be more appropriate for organisations building a larger long-term operation.
 
The right approach depends on headcount, planned growth, state locations, employment costs, compliance obligations and business objectives. The most effective solution is usually determined by your specific expansion plans rather than by employee numbers alone.
 
Compare EOR with establishing your own US entity.

The total cost of employment includes more than salary. Depending on the employee’s location and package, employers may need to budget for payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, statutory benefits and other employment-related costs.
 
Costs can also vary between states. Some states require additional insurance arrangements, leave entitlements or payroll registrations that may not apply elsewhere. For this reason, employment costs should always be calculated based on the employee’s actual work location.
 
Request a US employment cost estimate.

A genuine independent contractor can be engaged in the United States, but the structure must reflect how the person works in practice.
 
Indicators of lower-risk contractor arrangements include project-based work with a defined scope, freedom to set working hours, use of the contractor’s own equipment, delivery against agreed outcomes and the ability to work for multiple clients.
 

No.
 
Operating through an LLC or other business structure does not by itself determine employment status. Classification depends on how the work is performed and the level of independence the individual genuinely has.
 
A worker operating through a company may still create classification concerns if they work exclusively for one organisation, are closely supervised or become integrated into the client’s day-to-day operations. The business structure is only one factor within a broader assessment.
 
Discuss the proposed engagement structure with our team
Worker classification remains one of the most important employment risks for organisations engaging US talent.
 
Risk can increase when a contractor works in a role that resembles employment, particularly where they are integrated into the business, managed like an employee or work exclusively for a single client. Longer-running staff-like arrangements often require additional scrutiny, but project duration alone does not determine classification.
 
Both short-term and long-term engagements should be assessed based on the reality of the working relationship rather than contractual labels.
 
Request a worker-classification review.

The most effective approach is to assess the working relationship before the engagement begins.
 
These include several characteristics commonly associated with genuine freelance arrangements, including project-based delivery, contractor control over working methods, use of personal equipment, outcome-based invoicing and limited integration into the client’s business.
 

The contract should accurately reflect the practical arrangement and be reviewed if the scope of work changes significantly during the engagement.
 
Request a workforce risk assessment.

Before onboarding a US freelancer, organisations should understand who they are engaging and how the business is structured.

Best practice is to request a W-9 tax declaration. This identifies the freelancer’s status and whether they are operating as an individual or through a registered business. US businesses are generally registered at state level rather than through a single national register, so business verification requirements can vary depending on location.

Proper onboarding helps reduce payment delays and compliance risks later in the engagement.

Check onboarding requirements for your proposed freelancer.

Yes.
 
The United States is one of the territories where Project Global can support self-billing arrangements for eligible freelancer engagements. The suitability of self-billing depends on the engagement structure and compliance review, but unlike some countries, the current US guidance permits this approach.
 
Discuss freelancer engagement options in the United States.

Workers’ compensation is an important employment consideration in the United States and requirements differ by state.
 
Employers hiring US employees typically need to consider workers’ compensation obligations as part of their employment structure. Because requirements vary significantly between states, the applicable rules should be reviewed based on the employee’s location before employment begins.
 
Ask us to assess state-specific employment requirements.

Many organisations need support not only finding talent but also deciding the most appropriate engagement model.
 
Project Global can help organisations source specialist talent and then determine whether employment, EOR support or a freelance engagement is the most suitable route. This is particularly valuable in media, creative and technology sectors, where project-based assignments, independent professionals and specialist consultants are common.
 
Considering recruitment and engagement strategy together helps reduce risk and allows organisations to move more quickly once the right person has been identified.
 
Tell us what talent you need and how you expect them to work.

Yes.
 
Project Global has a US corporate structure and has successfully supported organisations employing workers in the United States through local employment arrangements. This includes employment contracts, onboarding, payroll administration, compliance reviews and ongoing workforce support.
 
Each engagement is reviewed individually to ensure the proposed structure is appropriate for the employee’s role, state location and working arrangements.
 
Speak to Project Global about employing someone in the United States

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