Additional Details

• Covers how an employee should make a Remote Work Request;

• Provides a Remote Work Request form;

• Contains guidance on how to ensure the Remote Workspace is safe; and

• Provides guidance on how the remote work relationship can best proceed.

The completed policy document is approximately 18 pages long.

1.   We will schedule a planning meeting with you over the telephone or on Zoom. During this meeting, we will discuss your specific policy needs and identify any areas of concern that should be addressed in the Policy (up to 30 minutes in duration).

2.   We will then prepare the first draft of the Policy based on your instructions;

3.   We will provide the draft Policy to you by email;

4.   You are welcome to either talk to us on the telephone or via Zoom regarding your comments and questions about the draft Policy;

5.   We will then finalise the Policy (if any changes are required and if instructions are received within 30 days of us sending you the first draft); and

6.   You have a new asset to use in your Practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering engaging You Legal to prepare a Remote Work Policy, here’s what you need to know:

Working remotely can benefit employees and employers alike by increasing the productivity and flexibility of team members. However, with it comes a great level of trust and responsibility. A Remote Work Policy includes guidelines to set expectations and boundaries for employees working away from the office.

As an employer, you are responsible for your employee’s health and safety while they are at work, even if they are working from home. This document will assist you in understanding your risks and mitigating them, as well as protecting your employees while they work.

A Remote Work Policy outlines how employees should request to work remotely, provides the request form, and includes guidance on how to ensure the Remote Workspace is safe and on how the relationship can best proceed.

There are many benefits of employees working from home that employers stand to gain, however, it is important that it is regulated, in both policy and practice, in order to achieve the best results for all parties. After all, whether working remotely or in practice, the same obligations of reasonable care remain in providing health services. This Policy helps make it clear what the expectations are so that there is no disconnect between employer and employee or increased risk

Yes, the Remote Work Policy can and should be customised to suit the specific needs and requirements of your organisation. The policy should reflect your organisation’s size, structure, and activities, as well as its goals and objectives. By customising the policy to suit your organisation’s needs, you can ensure that it is practical, effective, and relevant to your organisation’s specific context.

We will ask you the questions that are appropriate for our lawyers to prepare the Policy to best suit your business needs.

The above price is inclusive of an 18-page finalised Policy document (including a request form) and the process of getting there. From providing us with the information to making sure you understand it and making the changes you request to getting your finalised Policy. For more details on the exact process and what’s included, see the ‘Once you purchase this Policy’ section above.

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