The numbers are in: A staggering 98 % of employees say they want to work remotely at least some part of the time. Most employers can probably see why: Remote working arrangements boost employee retention and happiness, and retaining a decentralized workforce ensures hiring managers have more diverse applicant pools from which to draw. It’s a slam dunk for all involved, right?
Not quite. Pre-pandemic state tax regulations are back in full effect, and remote work has muddied the waters when it comes to compliance. From complying with individual state withholding guidelines to ensuring adherence to all labor and employment laws, there are a whole host of potential pitfalls and traps for the unwary. Let’s dig into the big questions on employers’ minds and what they should be telling employees.
