On May 13, 2022, the Miles & Stockbridge Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration practice group presented its twentieth annual Hot Topics in Employment Law seminar to clients from throughout Maryland and beyond. Topics covered included remote work; tax issues, FMLA, and federal and state leave laws; and the myriad issues raised on a day-to-day basis with Human Resources professionals, including coronavirus and mental health concerns, and more. Here are some highlights:
Hidden Dangers of Remote Work
Meg Manchester presented the potential tax consequences of remote employees working in other states, including employee income tax withholding requirements, unemployment tax requirements, and income tax nexus issues that employers need to consider related to remote working relationships with employees. Employers should be aware of potential issues and pitfalls, and discuss the various potential tax implications to the employer that could arise from a remote workforce before approving any remote work policies or specific remote working arrangements.
Kathleen Pontone explained that many states have very different wage laws that all need to be considered for remote workers. A few states even require employers to pay for necessary business expenses of remote work, including computers, internet access, and cell phone bills. Generally, employers do not have to pay the entire cost, but a reasonable portion. It is recommended that employers consider what items employees are...
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