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
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
Many of your employees are temporarily working from home due to the coronavirus situation. You’re wondering if you need to carry out a home workstation risk assessment for these homeworkers. Is this
necessary?
Published 18.05.2020
You’ve decided to move an employee to a permanent homeworking arrangement and you’ll be updating their employment contract to reflect this change. How should their new “normal place of work” be
described?
Published 11.02.2021
Where an employee moves to homeworking, there are numerous issues to consider when putting the arrangement in place. Where homeworking happens at short notice, what should you prioritise?
Published 08.04.2020
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
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
One of the downsides of a homeworking arrangement, particularly where it’s permanent, is that it can be difficult for the employee to keep their work and home life separate. What can they put in
place to help them do this?
Published 31.03.2022
Many employees are asking to work from home to reduce the risk of contracting coronavirus. What options are available to you here?
Published 26.03.2020
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