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Hiring in United States

Everything you need to employ talent in United States — contracts, payroll, leave and costs. Recruitment Room can hire on your behalf as Employer of Record.

Key facts at a glance

Currency
USD
Employer cost
≈ 10–15% + benefits
Payroll cycle
Bi-weekly or semi-monthly
Probation
Not statutory (at-will)
Notice period
Not statutory (at-will)
Annual leave
No federal minimum
Working hours
40 hours / week (overtime above)
Capital
Washington, D.C.

What employers should know

  • At-will employment in most states
  • State-specific payroll and leave rules
  • Health benefits are a key differentiator

Contracts

Employment contracts in United States should set out salary, hours (40 hours / week (overtime above)), probation (Not statutory (at-will)) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.

Payroll & taxes

Payroll typically runs bi-weekly or semi-monthly in USD. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 10–15% + benefits of gross salary.

Leave & benefits

Employees are entitled to No federal minimum of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.

Termination

Notice is not statutory (at-will). Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.

Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.