Hiring remote employees gives companies access to a larger pool of workers, but because each state has its own laws regarding workers' compensation, disability insurance and/or paid leave, as well as its own taxing authority, employers have to know and be prepared for the implications on state and federal income taxes when it comes to remote workers, Medicare withholding and unemployment insurance.
According to 2023 data from Zippia, "66% of U.S. employees work remotely, at least part-time." And that number is expected to keep climbing. So there's a good chance you already have remote employees or will hire them at some point. Either way, remote employees need to have certain soft skills in order to succeed on the job.