Nine sections to include in a remote work

Nine Sections to Include in a Remote Work Agreement PROTECT YOURSELF – PROTECT YOUR EMPLOYER BY DOUGLAS C. CAMPBELL REMOTE WORKER DAILY WWW.REMOTEWORKERDAILY.COM

OverviewOne • Define Roles and ResponsibilitiesTwo • Outline a Specific Work ScheduleThree • Share Contact and Emergency Contact InformationFour • What Work Will be Done RemotelyFive • Equipment and Expenses Six • Termination of AgreementSeven • Legal and Safety IssuesEight • Applicable Office RulesNine • Network and Information Security

1. Define Roles and Responsibilities Both the employer and employee need to know their role in the Remote Work agreement. What are the respective responsibilities? These roles should be spelled out in bullet point form in the document, be agreed to, and be clear.

2. Outline a Specific Work Schedule Include days, times, and methods of contact. Also outline out of office time and the applicable procedures. Notify applicable stakeholders when deviating from the standard schedule.

3. Contact and Emergency Contact Information Include work, home and mobile telephone, work email and personal email contact information, Explain when each is to be used. Emergency contact name, relationship, and contact information.

4. What Work Will Be Completed Remotely Describe the employees role, the type of work, who will assign the work and how the work will be measured. Are some tasks better suited to remote work or to the office. If so, how will they be addressed.

5. Equipment and Expenses What is required? What is provided by each party and who is responsible for purchase, setup, maintenance and repair?

6. Termination of Agreement Why, how, and when can the agreement be terminated or renegotiated.

7. Legal and Safety Issues Verify compliance with local zoning regulations and applicable licensing requirements. Note that Proper chair, desk, and other equipment. Workers compensation or liability insurance requirements should also be outlined in this section.

8.Applicable Office Rules What sections of the employee handbook still apply?

9. Access to Network and Information Security How will the employee access company data and information systems. What software are requirements for VPN, virus checking, and other business purposes.

Nine sections to include in a remote work

by Douglas Campbell on Apr 28, 2012

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