The Remote Work Policy is a guideline that regulates employees that work from a non-office location. Remote work is an arrangement between an employer and an employee authorizing the employee to work from a suitable location other than the office environment or premises.

Depending on the circumstances, employers may, through their Employment Contracts or Employee Handbook, allow their employees to work remotely either permanently or temporarily. An employer may allow their employees to work from home due to certain circumstances, such as if the employee’s close relative is sick and injured and the employee needs to work remotely to care for the sick relative, or if an employee prefers to work remotely due to distractions at the work premises.

Overall, it is important to note that working from home does not reduce a person’s productivity. On the contrary, this arrangement will allow employees to work in a convenient environment, thereby improving their productivity.

Note that this document is not designed specifically for the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, but a Remote Work Policy During the Coronavirus Crises is available for download below.

Sample: Employee Remote Work Policy