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Hiring from other states a thorny issue for remote work

Benefit and employment laws vary widely around the country, prompting some organizations to limit where staffers can resideWorking from home, naturally, is very popular with most employees. And remote work allows associations to hire from anywhere in the country—theoretically.But in practice, the complications and practical barriers to a truly nationwide workforce are daunting. The issues involved—from termination to unemployment insurance to continued health benefits for departed employees to cost-of-living differences—raise difficult questions."There are a lot of things that are unanswered at this point in time," said Tim Schaffer, president of consultancy Human… Read More