This page provides essential information regarding key state-specific labor laws, employee rights, and compliance requirements. 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 Mississippi.
Please explore the sections below for details on tax withholdings, workplace posters, and other important legal considerations specific to Mississippi.
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 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 Mississippi, you are required to complete Form 89-350, Mississippi Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate. This form is used to calculate the amount of state income tax to withhold based on your personal exemptions. If you do not submit this form, your withholdings will be calculated at a default rate.
Please submit both completed forms to the Payroll Office via the secure Payroll Office FileSender.
Workplace Rights & Posters
Employers in Mississippi are generally required to display certain federal and state labor law posters where employees can easily view them. For remote employees, this information is often provided electronically via an intranet, email, or other accessible digital method.
The two main state-required posters are the Unemployment Insurance Notice and the Workers' Compensation Notice of Coverage.
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 through the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) 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 Mississippi Department of Employment Security and Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission websites and consult with Lehigh University's HR and Payroll departments for specific guidance.