Our Skilled Lawyers Help Indianapolis Employees With Remote Work And Telecommuting Legal Issues
Last updated on May 22, 2025
The shift to remote work has transformed the employment landscape, creating new legal questions for telecommuting employees in Indiana. While working from home offers flexibility and improved work-life balance, it also introduces complex legal concerns related to your rights.
At Cleveland Lehner Cassidy Attorneys at Law, our Indianapolis employment attorneys help workers navigate the evolving legal challenges of telecommuting. We provide strategic guidance to employees facing classification disputes, wage violations and other remote work legal issues throughout Indiana..
Indiana Employment Laws For Remote Workers
Indiana labor laws continue to protect you when working remotely. State regulations regarding minimum wage, overtime pay and final paychecks apply regardless of your work location. However, if you work remotely from outside Indiana for an Indianapolis-based company, understanding which state’s laws govern your employment becomes critical, as this may affect your rights and available protections.
Key Remote Work Legal Considerations
Remote employment arrangements raise several important legal questions that may impact your rights and benefits. Being aware of these issues helps you advocate for fair treatment:
- Employment classification: Employers sometimes misclassify remote workers as independent contractors to avoid providing benefits and protections, potentially costing you overtime pay, unemployment eligibility and retirement benefits
- Wage and hour rights: Remote work can blur the boundaries between work and personal time, making it easier for employers to expect unpaid work outside regular hours
- Workplace injuries: Understanding your eligibility for workers’ compensation if injured while working from home can be challenging under Indiana law
- Expense reimbursement: Questions about who bears responsibility for home office equipment, internet costs and other work-related expenses often arise in remote arrangements
If you believe your employer is violating wage and hour laws, improperly classifying your position or failing to provide required accommodations for remote work, consulting with an experienced employment lawyer can help clarify your rights under both Indiana and federal law.
Contact Our Indianapolis Employment Attorneys
If you have questions about your rights as a remote worker in Indianapolis or throughout Indiana, contact us at 317-953-2600 or through our online form to schedule a consultation with our experienced employment attorneys.