Nexus (Physical)
A legal link to a state because an employee works there. If we have a worker in a state, we might owe taxes there.
Related Terms
At-Will Employment
A standard where you or the company can end the job at any time for any legal reason. It's how most US jobs work.
COBRA
A law that lets you keep your work health insurance for a while after you leave a job. You usually have to pay the full cost yourself.
Cybervetting
Checking a candidate's online presence and digital footprint before hiring them. It's a key part of screening people we may never meet in person.
Where this term matters in hiring
Use this concept when evaluating remote team setup, role design, and outsourcing decisions.