Employer of Record in the United States

For companies building teams of 10 or more in finance, accounting, HR/payroll, BD, operations, or IT — not for individual hires.
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Why companies build teams in the United States

Lundi supports compliant employment in the United States for specialist hires — typically senior individual contributors, executives, or US-market-presence roles. State-by-state employment law varies. For US companies building teams Lundi's primary value is in non-US geographies; for US hiring we operate as a compliance partner rather than primary recommendation.

Languages

English

Payroll Frequency

Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly

Currency

USD

Capital City

Washington, D.C.

Employer Tax Rate

15.00%

The United States is Lundi's home market for many of its buyers — most companies using Lundi are US-headquartered building teams elsewhere. For US-based hiring, Lundi supports compliant employment with state-by-state expertise (California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington being the most common states). US employment law varies significantly by state — at-will employment is the federal baseline, but states like California, New York, and Massachusetts have material additional protections. Strong fit for specialist senior US hires (where domestic competition or candidate location preferences require it) and US-based functions. For US companies building broader teams, Lundi's primary value is typically in non-US geographies.

Cost of Employment in the United States

In United States, professional recruitment agency fees range from 22-27% of the first-year annual base salary of a recruited employee. Recruitment agencies also require an upfront retainer and payment in advance installments of the agency fee based on milestones such as start of recruitment, presentation of candidates, and scheduling interviews with a candidate shortlist.

We know this might sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. A solution like Lundi eliminates the barriers for you. With Lundi, you can recruit talent across 70+ countries, easily managing recruitment—all in one, easy-to-use platform. Get an overview of what you need to know when hiring in United States below.

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Employer Tax Costs in United States

Employers in the United States are required to make social contributions of 10-15% for each employee’s salary.

Employee Income Taxes in United States

Employees in the United States are taxed between 10% and 37% depending on their income bracket. Employees also make social security contributions totalling 13.65%.

Employee Probation in United States

Formal probationary periods are not common in the United States because employers can ordinarily terminate employment without cause at any time, without notice or severance obligation.

Employee Overtime in United States

In the US, employees typically work 40 hours per week. Eligible employees are paid overtime (one and half times their regular rate of pay) for all hours over 40 in a workweek or, in some states, if they work more than 8 or 12 hours in a single workday. In some states, employees are also entitled to overtime for work performed on the seventh consecutive day of work. And, in California, employees who work more than 12 hours in a day, or who work more than 8 hours on a seventh consecutive day of work, are entitled to double their regular rate of pay.

Employee Notice in United States

Employees are employed ‘at will’ and employers are not legally mandated to provide them with a formal notice period for termination. Therefore, either party can terminate the employment relationship with no notice, provided it is not for an unlawful reason. However, some employment agreements can specify a notice period.

Termination in United States

Severance pay is not legally mandated in the US and is typically a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee. When agreed upon, it can be included in employment contracts. Some employers choose to offer severance pay based on the employee’s length of service.

How Lundi works in the United States

Build

We scope your team and recruit the right people in-country — finance, accounting, HR/payroll, BD, ops, or IT.
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Operate

We employ the team via our local entity and run the day-to-day — payroll, compliance, HR, and performance management.
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Transfer

When you're ready, we transition the team to your own legal entity. Or stay on Lundi's infrastructure indefinitely — your choice.
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Why Companies Choose Lundi

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Who is Lundi for?

Lundi works with companies building international teams of 10 or more — typically in finance, accounting, HR/payroll, BD/sales, operations, or IT. Not for one-off hires or individual placements.

How is this different from an EOR?

EOR platforms employ individuals for you. Lundi recruits, employs, and operates concentrated teams — including day-to-day management, HR, and an optional path to your own entity. It's the operating model for companies that have outgrown the EOR ceiling.

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