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Horizons provides compliant hiring solutions to ensure your business in the USA operates in line with American labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, the United States in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development.
We also process monthly payroll, and, as a USA Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our USA EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the American market.
Hire in the US, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our US EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in the US, hire in as little as 12 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with American labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in the US.
It doesn’t stop with the US — we are an international EOR
While not strictly a legal requirement, it is important for employers in the US to provide all employees with a written employment contract which includes all relevant details of the working relationship, such as sick leave, vacation leave, compensation, and so on. The contracts should be written in English and use the local currency of US dollars. Oral contracts can also technically be legally enforceable but can present issues in practice, so it is always best to use formal written contracts.
By partnering with our USA Employer of Record, Horizons’ team of local experts can provide assistance for drafting strong employment contracts that are compliant with local regulations.
0 – 90 days (standard)
2 weeks (standard)
Not required, but highly recommended
Contract type is not standard for EOR services due to complexity of termination
0 – 90 days (standard)
2 weeks (standard)
1 month recommended for senior roles
Not required, but highly recommended
The US, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in the US may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Normal working hours in the US are 40 hours per week and eight hours per day, although this does vary from role to role. When employees work over 40 hours, most are legally entitled to overtime pay at a rate of at least 150% of normal pay. Some employees are exempt from maximum working hours, and this exemption should always be written into their individual employment contract.
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 20 Jan Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| 17 Feb Monday | Presidents’ Day |
| 26 May Monday | Memorial Day |
| 19 Jun Thursday | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| 4 Jul Friday | Independence Day |
| 1 Sept Monday | Labor Day |
| 13 Oct Monday | Columbus Day |
| 11 Nov Tuesday | Veterans Day |
| 27 Nov Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| 25 Dec Thursday | Christmas Day |
Employees in the US are not legally entitled to vacation leave as standard. Most employers do offer some paid leave allowance, but it varies massively from employer to employer and role to role and is still generally significantly lower than most other countries in the world.
Robert McCall,
Sales Manager (Austin)
“Due to the dedicated working culture in the US, many employees do not take their full allowance even when offered it.”
Employees in the US are not entitled to any paid sick leave as standard. However, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does dictate that most employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid sick leave every year. Additionally, most employers choose to offer a paid sick leave allowance for their employees as part of their benefits package. Also, some state-level regulation does entitle employers to paid sick leave, so it is important that you understand the local laws when employing in the US.
Unlike most countries, employees in the US are not entitled to paid parental leave as standard. However, some states do have regulations to provide paid parental leave, and many employers choose to offer it as part of their benefits packages. Also, the FMLA does provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave for all employees in the US.
The US varies from most countries in its laws around terminations and severance rights. Most states adhere to the concept of ‘at-will employment’, meaning that employees can be terminated at any time and for almost any reason (besides things like race, gender, or religion). Employees are also allowed to leave for any reason and are not required to give notice.
Severance payments are not required, but some employers do offer them as part of their benefits packages. Some employees may be entitled to payment when they lose their jobs and it isn’t their fault. They also retain employer-linked health insurance for a time after losing their jobs.
By partnering with our USA EOR, Horizons’ team of local experts can provide assistance for drafting strong employment contracts that are compliant with local regulations.
Employers and employees in the US are required to pay towards different funds, with both needing to pay 6.2% of salary to social security tax and 1.45% to Medicare. Additionally, employers need to pay unemployment tax for every employee.
Employees in the US are taxed progressively, so pay more at higher levels of income. The rates range from 10% to 37%. Rates also vary depending on whether the payer is single, married, or head of a household. Employers do not need to withhold taxes, but some choose to.
Businesses are taxed on a federal level, but there are also varying rates imposed by different states, so you need to understand the specific laws in your location.
Employers are not legally required to offer private health insurance as an employee benefit in the USA, but almost all do, and they may be penalized by the government for not doing so. The US does not have nationalized healthcare, so most employees rely on their employers for some or all of their health coverage, and it is an important element of most benefits packages.
Sebastian Klotz,
Sales Manager (Berlin)
„Foreign companies hiring in the US often underestimate the importance of the employer’s role in providing medical benefits, something which is covered automatically by social security systems in Europe.”
The minimum wage in the US is set at a federal level, but some states also have their own higher rate. The standard federal minimum is USD 7.25 per hour.
Hire borderless talent with Horizons
With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
In most cases, Horizons’ USA EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 12 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in the USA.
It is possible to get a work visa in the USA. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in the USA are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in USA [2025]
