In the employment world, we’re seeing a trend in states addressing “work from anywhere” policies.
Since the pandemic, many companies have been lenient on, or unable to track, the city/state/country that remote employees are working in. Many recent state regulations claim that once employees cross state lines, they are subject to the laws of that state, and their employer may be responsible for a variety of potential conflicts concerning tax withholding, workers’ compensation, wage and hour laws, privacy protections, and more.
These rules will have a substantial impact on industries and roles that not only allow remote work, but also those that require a great deal of travel.
To address this, I recommend that businesses establish communication policies that allow them to track where employees are conducting their work to ensure the right laws are applied if complications arise to avoid any costly repercussions.
If you have questions or need advice on how to navigate these state laws, I’m happy to help. Please contact me at edgar@officiumdc.com or schedule a time to talk here.