As remote work continues for many employers, HR professionals should ensure they are staying current on where remote employees are working. Out-of-state telecommuting may bring unexpected legal liability.
“Far too many companies are failing to monitor the location of their remote employees,” said Peter Siegel, an attorney with Greenspoon Marder in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Costly ‘Laissez-Faire Attitude’
Siegel said that “such a laissez-faire attitude has caused many employers to run afoul of state tax and related laws, the repercussions of which can be costly.”
