If you’ve just landed a new job with a remote position (or you’re already in one and reading this while “on break”) you may have questions. “Do I have to wear pants?” (No.) “Is my boss spying on me?” (Probably). “What does my employer pay for or have to provide me?” That last one is a really good question, and we have answers.
Here’s Five Fast Facts About Remote Work Expenses:
- 🇺🇸 It Depends on the State - There are 11 states, the District of Columbia and the City of Seattle with laws on the books specifying exactly what companies must provide. Every other state is the Hunger Games.
- ⚖️ It’s Already Gone to Court - In 2021 and 2022 employees from Wells Fargo, Liberty Mutual (not including those traitors Limu Emu and Doug), Visa, Oracle, and Bank of America sued over remote work costs. California is suing Amazon for the same reasons.
- 💻 BYOD - The Bring Your Own Device model is fairly common, letting employees use their own setup. Paycheckology follows this practice.
- 💰 Stipend - Some companies give a set amount of money quarterly or yearly for employees to spend on technology, equipment or internet costs they need to do remote work. That could include everything from a computer to a laptop stand or a printer.
- 🖨️ Employer Provided - Employers can also provide a computer with the appropriate software and access. Others have been known to provide a fully-loaded setup with a computer, smartphone, printer and anything else that would be needed.
🔥Bottom line: Basically it’s a mixed bag, but before you accept a remote position (or even if you’re in one now), it’s a smart idea to have a conversation with your employer about what they are willing to provide and what would require you to play the Squid Game.
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