Even as Covid-19 restrictions continue to be eased and more and more employees return to the office, remote work appears to be here to stay in many industries and for many workers.
Certain employers have always had remote workforces and workers in multiple states. However, with the trend toward more remote and hybrid work, employers that previously only had employees in a single fixed location, may now find themselves with workers in multiple states.
The ability of employees to work remotely from anywhere has benefits for both employers and employees, from reducing employers’ overhead costs to providing employees with flexibility that they desire. Remote work also enables employers to expand their recruiting efforts outside of the geographic areas where they have brick and mortar facilities, and allows workers to seek jobs with employers that are located far from home.
With this new way of working, employers with remote workforces need to be aware of potential issues that can arise when their employees are no longer necessarily grouped in a particular geographic location.
Employing a remote workforce that is dispersed across numerous states can create complexities when it comes to complying with workplace regulations. For instance, many states have their own wage and hour laws that differ from federal law or from the laws of the state where the employer is headquartered. These laws govern...
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