A remote location refers to a place that is far away from cities and places where most people live, and is therefore difficult to get to. It can also refer to the physical location of a business entity that is at least fifteen miles from an existing Commission license selling agent. The term "remote job" refers solely to the location of the position, and any type of schedule can be classified as a remote job. Remote jobs can be location-based, meaning that the worker must be based in a certain location, such as a state, country, region, or time zone, due to legal and tax issues, professional licensing, availability for on-site training or meetings, travel requirements, or to be close to clients. Remote jobs can also be fully remote, meaning that the worker can work from home or anywhere in the world.

In summary, a remote location is a place that is far away from cities and places where most people live, while a remote job refers to a job that allows an employee to work without being present in an office or another physical location an employer owns. Remote jobs can be location-based or fully remote.