This page provides essential information regarding key state-specific labor laws, employee rights, and compliance requirements for fully remote employees in Delaware. Our goal is to ensure you have easy access to the necessary documents and information to understand your rights and obligations while working remotely in Delaware.
Please explore the sections below for details on tax withholdings, leave policies, workplace posters, and other important legal considerations specific to Delaware.
Tax Withholdings
As a fully remote employee, you are responsible for ensuring the correct amount of federal and state income tax is withheld from your paycheck.
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Federal Income Tax: Complete Form Form W-4 (IRS) Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate to figure the correct amount of federal income tax to have withheld from your paycheck.
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State Income Tax: As a fully remote employee working in Delaware, you are required to complete the Deleware Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate. This form allows you to specify your marital status and exemptions for state income tax withholding. If you do not submit this form, your withholdings will be withheld at the default rate.
Please submit both completed forms to the Payroll Office via the secure Payroll Office FileSender.
Workplace Rights & Posters
Access important labor law posters and workers' compensation information relevant to employees in Delaware. These posters provide a summary of various employment laws and worker protections.
Workers' Compensation
Worker's Compensation coverage extends to remote employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness while performing their job duties. For an injury to be covered, it must arise out of and in the course of employment.
How to Claim Unemployment Insurance Benefits
If you become unemployed through no fault of your own and meet eligibility requirements, you may be able to claim Unemployment Insurance Benefits in Delaware through the Delaware Department of Labor's Division of Unemployment Insurance website.
Important Note: This information is a summary and is subject to change. For complete details and the most current regulations, please refer to the official Delaware Department of Labor website and consult with Lehigh University's HR and Payroll departments for specific guidance.