What expenses should a prospective employer pay for relocating a new employee to another state?

Answer 1

You're not required to pay any, as the employee can deduct the moving expenses from their taxes.

Answer 2

In today's economy it will depend on how much that prospects skills and experience are essential to the employer. If your field is in high demand, you may be able to get moving, temporary living, house hunting, real estate and legal fees and even costs to move an extra vehicle. If your skills are a dime a dozen and you just came out on the top of the heap, expect nothing, save all your receipts and see what they might pay and what you will have to claim on Income Tax.
Congratulations on getting the job. Today, that is an achievement.

Answer 3

This will vary by employer, level of employee, and management discretion. Having said that, I would try to get the following:
(1) Major van line mover of belongings
(2) Move of at least one vehicle
(3) House hunting trip (travel, lodging, expenses)
(4) Mileage of vehicle of driving family (if applicable) or plane tickets if flying
(5) Potentially, depending on level, real estate mortgage costs, help with interest rate (pay for a point, whatever)
(6) temporary living, period to be negotiated (depends on level).
(7) flat rate of salary, say 7%, to cover incidentals

That's off the top of my head

Answer 4

Prospective? Depends on how much they want that new employer. Also depends on what money we are talking. Some companies pay for housing to get that employer, others pay nothing as that employer should be glad he/she is welcome.

It is 'common' to share the cost 50-50 (actual moving and even redecorating cost) Some pay all.

Answer 5

should they pay? they aren't required to pay any. many do as a bonus for joining them but you should consider that a plus, not a negative that they might not pay everything.