You suspect that a homeworker is going out for extended periods during their working day and they often knock off early. Could you make one or more unannounced home visits to check that they are
working when they should be?
Published 25.11.2021
The average homeworker gains 60 minutes per day by not commuting into work. However, 42% of homeworkers claim that no commute is having a negative effect on their well-being. So, should you encourage
homeworkers to “fake commute”?
Published 22.12.2020
An employee has submitted a request for homeworking and you suspect that it is motivated by a desire to reduce their childcare costs. How can you make it clear that your time isn’t for looking after
their children?
Published 06.11.2014
An employee who has been based at home for a couple of months has asked if they can have a permanent homeworking arrangement. In principle you’ve no objection, but what should you consider first?
Published 03.06.2020
An employee has asked if they can work from home on the same day each week. You’ve no objection to this kind of arrangement in principle, but how can you ensure they don’t use it as an opportunity to
skive?
Published 16.11.2012
Apparently, 87% of homeworkers regularly look after their children while carrying out their jobs. As this could negatively impact performance, can you ban homeworkers from taking care of their
children whilst working for you?
Published 13.11.2023
There’s been a 27% rise in homeworkers over the last decade and 1.7 million people now regularly work from home. This figure is only expected to increase further. What are your legal responsibilities
under a homeworking arrangement?
Published 18.12.2019
With hybrid working each member of staff works in whatever way best suits them. If your business moved over to hybrid working would you have any say in when, how and where your employees work?
Published 02.04.2021
Under the government’s Job Retention Scheme you can “furlough” employees and claim 80% of each individual’s wage costs, up to a cap of £2,500 per month. Do you have to pay the remaining 20%?
Published 08.04.2020
One of your homeworkers says that the recommended minimum workplace temperature during cold weather is 16°C so you must contribute to their home heating costs. Are they correct?
Published 04.01.2023