Business and operational costs, as well as state or local employment laws, factor into the approval of locations for remote work. The states listed below are approved by Lehigh University for remote work locations. Each request is reviewed on an individual basis, and a Fully Remote Work Arrangement Request is required regardless of whether the state is listed below.
Lehigh University is committed to maintaining a workplace that respects and adheres to all federal labor laws. These laws are designed to protect your rights and ensure fair and safe working conditions. Below are key aspects that apply to our employees:
- Federal Labor Laws (English)
- Federal Labor Laws (Spanish)
- Payroll Calendars
- Staff and Faculty Guides
- University Policy Statements*
- Workers' Compensation
Each state may have its own additional requirements. Please review the information below pertaining to the state you are working in.
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois***
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Maryland**
- Massachusetts
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey**
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio**
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia**
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Please submit any payroll forms via Lehigh Payroll Office FileSender.
This list will be updated as necessary.
* Please note that state-specific regulations may override the terms of any policy.
** Reciprocal State
*** Remote work is currently approved only for adjunct faculty in the state indicated.