The shift to remote work has significantly impacted businesses, especially those operating in multiple states. The COVID-19 pandemic led many companies to adopt work-from-home policies, but as these arrangements become permanent, employers face new compliance challenges. Different states have varied rules for income tax withholding, unemployment insurance (UI), business nexus, and other employment-related regulations.

This webinar, led by Mark Schwartz, will provide an in-depth understanding of federal guidelines and the 50-state-specific regulations regarding multistate employment. Employers must be aware of these rules to ensure compliance and avoid costly penalties.

2025 Updates:

• New state regulations for remote work: Some states have revised tax policies affecting nonresident employees.
• Updated payroll system requirements: Ensure that your payroll software aligns with new SIT and UI tax changes.
• Business Nexus Expansions: More states are tightening business nexus definitions, impacting employer tax obligations.
• Remote Work Compliance Audits: States are increasing audits on multistate employment tax compliance.

Key Areas Covered:

• Pre-COVID-19 rules for multistate employment
• COVID-19’s impact on employment regulations and tax obligations
• Understanding the 4-part test for paying UI tax to states
• Determining which states require SIT withholding
• Managing employees who work across multiple states
• Overview of states with reciprocal agreements
• Identifying states with local employment taxes
• Business nexus considerations for payroll, income tax, and sales tax
• Employer registration requirements across states
• Ensuring payroll systems are compliant with updated laws
• HR considerations for managing a remote and mobile workforce

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to navigate multistate employment tax and payroll laws
• Understand state-specific UI, SIT, and local tax regulations
• Avoid compliance risks and penalties related to business nexus
• Implement strategies to effectively manage a remote workforce
• Ensure your payroll system is updated for 2025 compliance

Why Should You Attend?

Employers must ask themselves:

• Do I have employees working remotely from states outside my main business location?
• Do I manage a workforce that frequently travels across states?
• Am I aware of where my workers qualify for unemployment insurance?
• Do I fully understand the state and local tax requirements for remote employees?
• Can I guide employees on their tax and benefits obligations in different states?

If these questions apply to your business, this webinar will provide the critical knowledge to stay compliant and streamline workforce management.

Who Should Attend?

• Payroll and HR Managers – To ensure compliance with state tax and labor laws
• Finance and Operational Managers – To manage taxation and business nexus obligations
• Compensation and Hiring Staff – To understand remote hiring requirements
• Executive Leadership – To develop policies that align with state-specific regulations

Target Companies:

• Any business operating in two or more states
• Employers with remote workers in different states
• Companies with a mobile workforce, such as sales teams