Remote work scaled faster than policy. The refresh is not about mandates—it is about clear edges: where people may work, what the company pays for, and when payroll must update.
#Geography first
Maintain an allowed-state list with effective dates. Relocation requests flow through HR ops before lease signing—not after.
#Equipment and security
Stipend equals minimum security baseline: VPN, disk encryption, approved MDM. Document exceptions.
#Related guides
Sources
- Society for Human Resource Management. Remote Work
- Internal Revenue Service. Employer Tax Responsibilities
This article is operational education only—not legal advice. Work with qualified counsel for compliance, compensation, and termination decisions in your jurisdiction.