Hiring remote workers has skyrocketed in popularity since the beginning of the pandemic. Of course, there are many advantages to this practice, including access to a broader candidate pool and fewer real estate expenses. However, an important consideration in hiring is the employee’s physical location. This compels H.R. professionals to familiarize themselves with employment laws of multiple states because the law of the location a remote person is working dictates the applicable employment laws. They may differ widely.
