Telecommuting Agreement
Understanding this form
A Telecommuting Agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of an employee's telecommuting arrangement with their employer. This form specifies the details of the telecommuting arrangement, differentiating it from other employment contracts by stating that it does not alter the employee's at-will employment status. It is designed to protect both the employer and employee by ensuring clear expectations are set regarding work locations, schedules, responsibilities, and potential cancellation of the agreement.
Key parts of this document
- Identification of the employer and employee involved in the telecommuting arrangement.
- Official duty station and alternative work site details.
- Specified work schedule and hours of duty.
- Terms regarding cancellation of the agreement by the employer.
- Responsibilities for office equipment and reimbursement for damages.
- Trial period for the telecommuting arrangement.
- Implementation checklist to ensure compliance with telecommuting policies.
Situations where this form applies
This form should be utilized when an employer and employee agree on a telecommuting arrangement. It is particularly useful for organizations looking to formalize remote work policies, establish clear expectations regarding telecommuting, and ensure compliance with relevant policies. Use this agreement before beginning a telecommuting arrangement to avoid potential misunderstandings regarding work expectations, responsibilities, and equipment use.
Intended users of this form
- Employers seeking to establish a formal telecommuting policy for their employees.
- Employees who wish to telecommute and require a written agreement to outline their responsibilities and work terms.
- Human resources professionals responsible for drafting and managing telecommuting agreements.
- Organizations with existing telecommuting policies looking to reinforce agreements with current employees.
Steps to complete this form
- Identify and enter the names of the Employing Office and the Employee.
- Specify the official duty station and alternative work site locations.
- Outline the agreed-upon work schedule and hours.
- Include any special provisions unique to the employee's telecommuting arrangement.
- Complete the telecommuting implementation checklist to ensure all prerequisites are met.
- Obtain signatures from both the employee and the employing authority to finalize the agreement.
Does this form need to be notarized?
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to specify clear terms for work hours and responsibilities.
- Neglecting to address equipment responsibilities and reimbursement policies.
- Not discussing the potential for cancellation of the telecommuting arrangement.
- Overlooking the importance of signatures from both parties.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenience of downloading and customizing the form from any device.
- Edit and update the document quickly to meet specific organizational needs.
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FAQ
Telework can be a reasonable accommodation if someone has a disability and a medical need to work at home because of the disability, and the essential job functions can be done at home, said David Fram, director of ADA services at the National Employment Law Institute in Golden, Colo.
The Act mandates that each teleworker and his/her manager must enter into a written telework agreement for every type of telework, whether the employee teleworks regularly or not.The telework schedule. Telework contact information (e.g., what phone number to use on the telework day)
Remote work and telecommuting are often used interchangeably, but there can be small differences between the two. Remote work suggests that the employee is just thatremotely located.Telecommuting, also called telework, can mean that the employee might be working on-site some of the time.
So, what is the difference between telecommuting and teleworking? In a telecommuting job, you work from home, without traveling by car, bus, or train. In a teleworking job, you may or may not travel. All telecommuting jobs are teleworking jobs, but not all teleworking jobs are telecommuting jobs.