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Employment NM

NM Unemployment Insurance Employer Registration

Source: NM Department of Workforce Solutions Verified: March 1, 2026

New Mexico employers who pay $1,500 or more in wages in any calendar quarter or employ at least one worker in 20 weeks of a year must register with the Department of Workforce Solutions for unemployment insurance. New employers pay a standard UI tax rate on the first $31,700 of each employee wages.

Official Source:
NM Department of Workforce Solutions
Always verify current information directly with this agency.

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