Telecommuting

Telecommuting is an accepted practice in many workplaces. The majority of those who telecommute do so from home. Whether working at the kitchen table or in a bedroom converted to an office, these individuals arrive at work via technology rather than the freeways. However, the very technology that allows the flexibility to work from home creates questions that must be answered if the employment relationship is to run smoothly and you are to avoid litigation.

  • Telecommuting Overview

    Telecommuting OverviewTelecommuting arrangements generate a number of legal issues relating to federal and state wage and hour laws.   More »

  • Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation

    Telecommuting as a Reasonable AccommodationTelecommuting may be seen as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).   More »

  • Employees Located in Other Regions

    Employees Located in Other RegionsIf an employee works outside the state in which the employer's company office is located, the law in the state in which the employee works is the law that covers him/her.   More »

  • Workers' Compensation and Telecommuters

    Workers' Compensation and TelecommutersTelecommuters are covered by workers' compensation.   More »

  • Establishing a Telecommuting Policy

    Establishing a Telecommuting PolicyAdopt a systematic approach to telecommuting requests, perhaps by creating a standard request form that you can use to track any inequities in the decision-making process.  More »

  • Paying Telecommuters

    Paying TelecommutersCompanies must comply with the wage and hour requirements for telecommuters and must pay exempt employees their full salary for any day on which they perform any work.  More »