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Working from Home Policy

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This policy will help employees understand their expectations regarding their working environment, use of equipment and communication while working at home. It may also assist in the defence of any workplace health and safety or workers compensation claim.

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For any business looking to support flexible work from home options for employees

This policy outlines:

  • the approval process
  • health and safety obligations
  • employee obligations
  • tasks that are not permitted from home
  • the communication process

This policy will help employees understand their expectations regarding their working environment, use of equipment and communication. It will also assist in the defence of any workplace health and safety or workers compensation claim.

Home offices and work environments can be more hazardous than workplaces. Employees can claim workers compensation if they sustain an injury while working from home. So, you should require employees to complete a working from home self- assessment prior to approving working from home.

Workplace health and safety laws still apply if a worker is working from home.

Setting compulsory check-ins or communication strategies can assist you to monitor productivity. Although you should note that employees are still entitled to reasonable breaks when working from home.

This policy is succinct and based on general legal requirements. You may need to seek legal advice to tailor the policy to your specific industry or business. This policy is based on current legal standards and definitions, which may change over time.

Cherrypicka is not a law firm and we do not provide legal advice. No client / solicitor relationship is formed between you and us when you purchase and use our templates. Our templates are general in nature. They may not cover every situation or law that applies to you or your specific circumstances. If you have any questions, concerns or are unsure whether the template is right for you or your business, you must see a qualified lawyer before using our templates. Our templates are not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. Our templates are based on laws current at the time of purchase and are based on Australian law. They are not suitable for use outside of Australia.

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