COVID-19 has shifted the way we work and forced millions of employees and business leaders to perform their jobs remotely. The switch to telework was fast and furious, and sound telework policies may not have been at the forefront of your transition plan during the chaotic early days of the pandemic.
In March 2020, we thought the pandemic would be over in a few weeks. Now-with the pandemic still wreaking havoc over five months later-many businesses area buckling down for long-term telework.
So now what?
It's time to ensure your written policies reflect the realities and potential security issues posed by long-term telework. Without sound work-from-home policies, the legal pitfalls are numerous-from wage & hour violations to privacy claims to data security. Regarding data security, the FBI is urging companies to take a number of steps to increase data security measures to mitigate cybersecurity phishing attacks on work-at-home employees. The Department of Labor (DOL) is also weighing in on telework policies, recently publishing updated guidance on an employer's wage & hour and timekeeping obligations for remote workers.
Have no fear! The Sessions Firm has created a veritable library of teleworking policies, telework wage & hour and safety training power points, and COVID-19-related materials to get you through this difficult time. Our latest and greatest materials include a Work-at-Home Policy Manual, including but not limited to:
- Work-at-Home Policy and Agreement
- Work-at-Home Workspace Safety Policy
- Work-at-Home Professionalism and Etiquette Policy
- Work-at-Home Timekeeping Policy
- Work-at-Home Attendance Policy
- Work-at-Home IT Downtime Policy
- Work-at-Home Monitoring, Recording & Conferencing Policy & Agreement
- Work-at-Home Security Policy
- Work-at-Home Internet and Equipment Policy
- Work-at-Home Equipment Return Policy
- Remote Equipment Payroll Deduction Authorization
Need updated policies and procedures for your work-at-home team? Don't worry, we're here to help!
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