Is there anything different we should do when terminating a remote employee?

For the most part, no. Your termination process should look much the same. However, there are a few extra steps you may need to consider: If your employee is in a different state, follow the notice and other termination requirements for that location. For example, if...

We have a remote employee who is working through their lunch break. Can we require them to take it?

Answer from Celine, SHRM-CP: Yes, generally you can and should require an employee to take a lunch break. In many states, employers are required to provide employees with rest breaks, meal breaks, or both, and are sometimes even required to provide them at specific...