REMOTE WORK AGREEMENT
THIS REMOTE WORK AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made on [Date], BETWEEN: [Company Name], a [State] corporation, of [Company Address] ("Company") AND [Employee Name], of [Employee Address] ("Employee").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Company desires to offer remote work arrangements to eligible employees; and WHEREAS, Employee has requested authorization to work remotely under the terms set forth herein.
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 "Remote Work" means work performed by Employee at a location other than Company's designated office premises.
1.2 "Home Office" means the designated workspace at Employee's residence or approved remote location.
1.3 "Core Hours" means the designated hours during which Employee must be available for collaboration and meetings.
2. REMOTE WORK AUTHORIZATION
2.1 Company hereby authorizes Employee to perform work duties remotely for [Number] days per week, effective [Start Date].
2.2 This arrangement is subject to ongoing performance evaluation and may be modified or terminated at Company's discretion.
2.3 Employee acknowledges that remote work is a privilege that may be revoked based on business needs or performance issues.
3. WORKSPACE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Employee shall maintain a dedicated workspace conducive to productive work and professional video conferences.
3.2 Employee is responsible for ensuring adequate internet connectivity with minimum upload/download speeds of [Speed Requirements].
3.3 Workspace must be secure and free from distractions that could impact work quality or confidentiality.
3.4 Employee shall ensure workspace meets ergonomic standards to prevent workplace injuries.
4. WORK SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY
4.1 Employee shall maintain regular work hours of [Schedule] and be available during core business hours [Core Hours].
4.2 Employee must respond to communications within [Time Frame] during business hours.
4.3 Time tracking and attendance requirements remain unchanged from office-based work.
4.4 Employee must obtain supervisor approval for schedule modifications or time off requests.
5. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT
5.1 Company shall provide [List Equipment] for remote work purposes.
5.2 Employee is responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition and reporting issues promptly.
5.3 All equipment remains Company property and must be returned upon termination of employment or remote work arrangement.
5.4 Employee shall not install unauthorized software or allow others to use Company equipment.
6. COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
6.1 Employee shall participate in all scheduled meetings via video conference unless otherwise specified.
6.2 Regular check-ins with supervisor will occur [Frequency] to discuss progress and address concerns.
6.3 Employee must use approved communication tools and platforms as designated by Company.
6.4 Video conferencing etiquette and professional appearance standards apply during all virtual meetings.
7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
7.1 Performance expectations and deliverables remain identical to office-based work.
7.2 Employee shall maintain productivity levels consistent with pre-remote work performance metrics.
7.3 Failure to meet performance standards may result in termination of remote work privileges.
7.4 Regular performance reviews will assess suitability for continued remote work.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY
8.1 Employee shall maintain all confidentiality obligations and comply with Company's information security policies.
8.2 All work-related documents and data must be stored securely and accessed only through approved methods.
8.3 Employee shall not allow unauthorized individuals access to Company equipment or confidential information.
8.4 Physical security measures must be implemented to protect Company equipment and data.
9. EXPENSES AND REIMBURSEMENT
9.1 Company will reimburse [Specific Expenses] in accordance with Company expense policy.
9.2 Employee is responsible for home office setup costs, utilities, and internet service unless otherwise agreed.
9.3 Expense reimbursement requests must be submitted with proper documentation within [Timeframe].
10. HEALTH AND SAFETY
10.1 Employee is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and reporting any workplace injuries.
10.2 Workers' compensation coverage applies to work-related injuries occurring during authorized work hours.
10.3 Employee should take regular breaks and maintain proper ergonomics to prevent repetitive stress injuries.
11. TERM AND TERMINATION
11.1 This Agreement remains in effect until terminated by either party with [Notice Period] written notice.
11.2 Company may terminate remote work privileges immediately for violation of this Agreement or poor performance.
11.3 Upon termination, all Company equipment must be returned within [Time Frame].
12. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [State/Jurisdiction].
13. MISCELLANEOUS
13.1 This Agreement supplements but does not replace the underlying employment agreement.
13.2 Any modifications must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
13.3 If any provision is deemed invalid, the remainder of this Agreement remains enforceable.
DISCLAIMER
This template is provided for informational purposes only and should be reviewed by legal counsel before use. Laws regarding remote work vary by jurisdiction and may affect the enforceability of certain provisions.
SIGNATURES
COMPANY:
_________________________ Date: __________ [Name], [Title] [Company Name]
EMPLOYEE:
_________________________ Date: __________ [Employee Name]
