The United States of America, abbreviated U.S. or U.S.A., is a country in North America, a federal republic of 50 states. The U.S. is the fourth largest country in the world in area (after Russia, Canada, and China). The country is the world’s greatest economic power, measured in terms of gross domestic product (GDP).
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The United States of America, abbreviated U.S. or U.S.A., is a country in North America, a federal republic of 50 states. The U.S. is the fourth largest country in the world in area (after Russia, Canada, and China). The country is the world’s greatest economic power, measured in terms of gross domestic product (GDP).
*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in the United States of America.
The federal government institutions, banks, the postal service, and government offices are closed on federal holidays. While private employers are not required to follow suit, many do observe the same holidays, and either offers their employees paid time off for holidays or give them the option of taking those days off.
The holidays mentioned below are valid for the year 2025.
Please note that the list is an indication only. The actual holidays that are observed are declared in the respective employment contract.
More information on holidays in the U.S. can be found on the USAGov website.
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | |
| January 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Movable -Third Monday of January |
| February 17 | President’s Day | Movable - Third Monday in February |
| May 27 | Memorial Day | Movable - Last Monday of May |
| June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | |
| July 4 | Independence Day | |
| September 1 | Labor Day | Movable - First Monday in September |
| October 13 | Columbus Day | |
| November 11 | Veterans Day | |
| November 27 | Thanksgiving | Movable - Fourth Thursday in November |
| December 25 | Christmas |
The approximate time for sharing the contract with an employee in the U.S. is 4 business days assuming no special requests or changes to our standard employment contract. Any such requests or changes would need to undergo internal and external review, directly leading to a time delay.
NOTE: This number is subject to change and is only an estimation of the Contract Sharing Time. The estimated Contract Sharing Time begins from the moment that WorkMotion has received all required information from both the client and the employee.
4. The U.S. is one of the only countries in the world that does not provide paid parental leave or paid sick leave.
5. Health insurance coverage for employees working remotely across U.S. states is typically limited to the chosen plan’s network of “preferred” or “in-network” providers. Otherwise, an employee will pay the provider’s full rate or an out-of-network rate (if there is any out-of-network coverage at all in the plan) if they see a provider who is not considered “in-network.”
Social Security is a program run by the federal government. The program works by using taxes paid into a trust fund to provide benefits to people who are eligible. The employees need a Social Security number when they apply for a job. Social Security is financed through a dedicated payroll tax. Employers and employees each pay 6.2% of wages up to the taxable maximum of $176,100 (in 2025).
There are four main types of benefits that the SSA (Social Security Agency) offers:
Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime, no matter how many hours they work a week. Employees who are exempt from overtime laws typically include those in managerial or executive positions, administrative positions, creative jobs, and professional positions.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours during a single week need to be paid one and a half times their usual pay rate.
Generally, the probationary period for a U.S. employee varies and depends entirely on the arrangement agreed upon between the employer and the employee. However, a 30 to 90-day probationary period is standard in the U.S.
The FLSA has no requirement for notice to an employee prior to termination or lay-off. In some situations, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”) provides for notice to workers prior to lay-off. Under the WARN Act, employers must give 60 days advance notice to affected employees in advance of plant closings or covered mass layoffs. Some states may have requirements for employee notification prior to termination or lay-off.
Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime, no matter how many hours they work a week. Employees who are exempt from overtime laws typically include those in managerial or executive positions, administrative positions, creative jobs, and professional positions.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours during a single week need to be paid one and a half times their usual pay rate.
Generally, the probationary period for a U.S. employee varies and depends entirely on the arrangement agreed upon between the employer and the employee. However, a 30 to 90-day probationary period is standard in the U.S.
The FLSA has no requirement for notice to an employee prior to termination or lay-off. In some situations, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”) provides for notice to workers prior to lay-off. Under the WARN Act, employers must give 60 days advance notice to affected employees in advance of plant closings or covered mass layoffs. Some states may have requirements for employee notification prior to termination or lay-off.
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave. Several states have incorporated its tenets.
Social Security is a program run by the federal government. The program works by using taxes paid into a trust fund to provide benefits to people who are eligible. The employees need a Social Security number when they apply for a job. Social Security is financed through a dedicated payroll tax. Employers and employees each pay 6.2% of wages up to the taxable maximum of $176,100 (in 2025).
There are four main types of benefits that the SSA (Social Security Agency) offers:
