Employers are major partners with the child support program and withhold the largest portion of support collections each year.
Child support professionals benefit from understanding how to work with employer groups through outreach. Outreach is important to educate employers about program responsibilities. Find more information for employers.
Information on Working with Federal Agencies, Independent Contractors, and Others
Resources:
- What’s the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee?
- Frequently Asked Questions about Income Withholding and Veteran's Benefits
- Answers to States' Questions about Income Withholding and Medical Support for Social Security Beneficiaries
- Answers to States' Questions about Income Withholding and Medical Support for Federal Retirees
- Answers to States' Questions about Income Withholding and Medical Support for Federal Workers’ Compensation
- Do's and Don'ts for the Income Withholding for Support Form
Information and Employer Outreach Material
Outreach is important to educate employers. Share the information below with
employers.
Outreach Material:
- New Hire Reporting Brochure (PDF)
- New Hire Reporting Infographic (PDF)
- Child Support and Employers Infographic (PDF)
- Employees Role in the Child Support Program (PDF)
- Employer Lump Sum Reporting Flyer (PDF)
- Electronic Income Withholding (e-IWO) Overview (PDF)
- Electronic National Medical Support Notice (e-NMSN) Overview (PDF)
Reports:
- 2022 Employer Symposium Report (PDF)
- 2019 Employer Symposium Report (PDF)
- 2016 Employer Symposium Report
- 2014 Employer Symposium Report
- 2011 Employer Symposium Report
Examples from State Websites: