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If an employee regularly works from home, a teleworking agreement is highly recommended. In it, you record the agreements regarding working days and availability, reimbursement of home office expenses, health and safety requirements for the workplace, and data security. For occasional teleworking, this is usually not necessary.
When is a telework agreement required?
If someone works from home for a day occasionally, you can arrange this informally. However, if an employee works from home structurally or regularly, a written teleworking agreement prevents ambiguity. In it, you make concrete agreements that are workable for both parties.
Working days, availability and costs
Specify on which days and hours work is performed from home, how and when the employee must be reachable, and which costs you reimburse. Under certain conditions, you may provide a tax-free home working allowance; check the current tax rules and amounts.
Occupational Health & Safety: a safe workplace at home too
Your duty of care under the Working Conditions Act also applies when working from home, albeit under a less stringent regime. Ensure an ergonomically sound workplace and provide information; make aids available where necessary. A healthy home workplace prevents complaints and absenteeism.
Data security and privacy
Working from home increases the risks to data security. Make agreements regarding safe working practices, the use of (personal) equipment, and the handling of confidential and personal data to ensure you remain compliant with the GDPR. Include these agreements in the teleworking agreement or the employee handbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a telework agreement?
For occasional working from home, usually not; for regular or structural working from home, a telework agreement is highly recommended.
Do I have to reimburse home working expenses?
Under certain conditions, you can provide a tax-free home office allowance. You determine whether and how much you reimburse; check the current tax rules.
Does my duty of care also apply at home?
Yes, the Working Conditions Act also applies to working from home, under a less stringent regime. Ensure an ergonomic workplace and provide information.
Want to properly manage your remote work policy?
Our legal experts draft a teleworking agreement or establish the policy in your employee handbook and employment contract. View our employment lawteam or schedule a free consultation.
