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How to Manage the Legal Risks of Global Telecommuting Arrangements
Don’t let digital nomads expose you to liability under a foreign country’s law. Chances are that some employees who are now telecommuting are doing so from outside Canada. They could be […]
FavoriteTelecommuting & Remote Work Policy Template
Establish clear ground rules when letting employees work from home. Letting employees work remotely from home offers organizations significant benefits, like lower overhead, equipment and other costs, the capacity to utilize […]
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Adjusting traditional HR procedures and systems to keep telecommuters productive and safe. Telecommuting was growing fast even before the pandemic. And for good reason. Letting employees work remotely from home offers […]
FavoriteTelecommuting in a Post-Pandemic Workplace
Approximately 4 in 10 Canadian workers (39.1%) worked from home in April during the COVID-19 lockdown. While those numbers declined slightly in May and June, there are still roughly 3 million […]
FavoriteHome Workspace & Telecommuting Safety Policy
The OHS laws of most jurisdictions require employers to protect the health and safety of employees who perform their regular job duties off-site, including telecommuters who work out of a […]
FavoriteChecklist for Emergency Telecommuting Preparation
The following checklist is recommended for use by each telecommuter in organizing an alternate work site. The telecommuter should review this checklist with his/her supervisor prior to the start of […]
FavoriteShort-Term Telecommuting Agreement
Rather than traveling to the office, the employee “travels” via telecommunication links, keeping in touch with coworkers and employers via telephone and email. The worker may occasionally enter the office to […]
FavoriteTelecommuting Policy
Establish clear productivity, work hour and safety rules for telecommuters. Letting employees work remotely from home offers organizations significant benefits, like lower overhead, equipment and other costs, the capacity to utilize […]
FavoriteCoronavirus Telecommuting Arrangements: The 4 Cybersecurity Risks to Consider
Like so many employers, you may be scrambling to set up a virtual private network (VPN) or other system enabling your employees to work from home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
FavoriteWhen Accommodation Means Telecommuting
Thanks to technology, many jobs can be performed remotely. For people with disabilities, this is especially good news as it provides them with an opportunity to use their skills in […]
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