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Working from home is becoming more attractive as commuting time increases, gas prices inch higher and workers demand more family time.
Companies also benefit from flexible work hours and reduced office space.
But as this trend grows, businesses face new legal issues and must have clear policies in place, experts say. Companies can still be liable for their workers' safety and equipment, and must observe labour laws.
Areas to be covered:
1. Equipment Theft or Damage: As an employer you will want to ensure that employees have a home owner's insurance policy that covers theft or damage or prepare to have additional coverage under the business policy.
2. Employer's obligations within the home - what are they?
3. Employers responsibility for employee compliance - legal issues untested
4. Periodic compliance inspections by employer -
5. Worksafe inspections