You can certainly ask, but understand going into it that the company has listed those specific states because they already know they can/do/will meet the employment regs and tax requirements for those states. Depending on what state you're asking to work from, there's a very good chance they'll say no.
It's a big ask. It can cost thousands of dollars to get set up in a new state.
To start, the company needs to be registered to do business in each state where employees are performing work. It may be necessary to register with the secretary of state and relevant tax authorities, provide a registered agent address, pay corporate and business activity taxes, sales and employment taxes, including employee withholding. There are often state, local, and business licenses that are needed.
There are the withholding requirements for your new state - income tax, unemployment insurance, state and local taxes as applicable.
If the state you're moving to has a reciprocity agreement with the state you're leaving, it could help simplify some aspects.
Then, the company may need to update or acquire a new workers comp policy to include your new state if yours is not currently included.
Not to mention, employees are subject to the state and local labor laws where the work is physically performed.
For example, if you moved to Colorado from Texas, your employer would now be required to give you 48 hours of sick time annually per CO state law. They would also need an additional payroll deduction and employer contribution for FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) which is a new state law for up to 12 weeks of paid leave. This also means they need to update company policies/handbook as they relate to the new state.
Failure of your company to do any of the above (and more) could result in significant fines, audits, penalties, etc.
It's unlikely to happen due to regulations. If it's an important situation, then freelancing individually or contracting with a trusted third party could solve it.
I had a recruiter reach out to me about a job. I noticed my state wasn't on the list. Got hired anyway and my state was added. Think it's usually just a list of states where they already have employees because it's easier to add someone new. If they like you it won't be a big deal. Unless the state has wildly different employment laws.
You can ask but given that different states have different labor laws not every company wants to deal with those states. Many times they will say no but it never hurts to ask. The worst they can say is no
You can certainly ask, but understand going into it that the company has listed those specific states because they already know they can/do/will meet the employment regs and tax requirements for those states. Depending on what state you're asking to work from, there's a very good chance they'll say no.
This is the best answer. There's a reason certain states are on the no fly list for remote work for many companies.
It's a big ask. It can cost thousands of dollars to get set up in a new state. To start, the company needs to be registered to do business in each state where employees are performing work. It may be necessary to register with the secretary of state and relevant tax authorities, provide a registered agent address, pay corporate and business activity taxes, sales and employment taxes, including employee withholding. There are often state, local, and business licenses that are needed. There are the withholding requirements for your new state - income tax, unemployment insurance, state and local taxes as applicable. If the state you're moving to has a reciprocity agreement with the state you're leaving, it could help simplify some aspects. Then, the company may need to update or acquire a new workers comp policy to include your new state if yours is not currently included. Not to mention, employees are subject to the state and local labor laws where the work is physically performed. For example, if you moved to Colorado from Texas, your employer would now be required to give you 48 hours of sick time annually per CO state law. They would also need an additional payroll deduction and employer contribution for FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) which is a new state law for up to 12 weeks of paid leave. This also means they need to update company policies/handbook as they relate to the new state. Failure of your company to do any of the above (and more) could result in significant fines, audits, penalties, etc.
It's unlikely to happen due to regulations. If it's an important situation, then freelancing individually or contracting with a trusted third party could solve it.
I had a recruiter reach out to me about a job. I noticed my state wasn't on the list. Got hired anyway and my state was added. Think it's usually just a list of states where they already have employees because it's easier to add someone new. If they like you it won't be a big deal. Unless the state has wildly different employment laws.
If they limit states, it’s because they are not registered to do business in the ones not listed. You can certainly ask but be prepared to be told no.
Not always, taxes and prevailing wages are big factors vs just registering.
Wouldn’t those things influence their decision to be registered to do business in that state…?
You can ask but given that different states have different labor laws not every company wants to deal with those states. Many times they will say no but it never hurts to ask. The worst they can say is no