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What is remote work and how does it work?
Remote work is a more flexible option that allows employees to work from any location of the employee’s choosing and according to their own schedule. Remote work arrangements should be established in writing unless emergency circumstances preventing it (such as a pandemic).
What is the law for remote and home-based work?
The employer is required to provide remote and home-based work employees with the necessary tools and equipment to perform the job. Expenses related to remote and home-based work arrangements should be reimbursed by the employer to the employee. In addition, the law introduced a specific provision for flexible working hours.
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Who agrees on remote work?
The modalities of remote work must be agreed upon by the employer and the employee
When did Colombia start remote work?
On 3 August 2021, the Colombian government passed law No 2121 establishing a remote work regime. The new regime applies to all workers and all employers (private and public sector) in Colombia. The main requirements of the new remote work regime include:
What is a telework agreement?
Teleworking now requires the written agreement of both the employee and the employer outlining the place of telework, the working hours, telework allowance (if any), overtime, benefits in kind, etc. The written agreement may result from an individual agreement with an employee, from a collective bargaining agreement or a company agreement.
What is the law in Chile for remote working?
On 1 April 2020, the Chilean government passed a remote working law called the Distance Working and Teleworking law (No 21,220). Prior to the law, there was no legislation covering teleworking arrangements in Chile. The new law makes a distinction between distance working (when services are provided from home or a location other than the company’s establishment, work site or branch) and teleworking (when services are provided by an employee remotely using technology tools). According to the law, both distance working and teleworking require a written remote working agreement that should be registered with the Chilean department of work within 15 days of signing the agreement. The written agreement must, among other things, state the location where the services will be performed. Remote workers should be able to enjoy the same rights and protections as other employees. In addition, the law introduces a right for employees to disconnect after working hours are completed as agreed upon between the parties. If the employer and the employee agree on a flexible distribution of the working hours without a clear work schedule, employees are still entitled to a right to disconnect for a minimum of 12 consecutive in a 24-hour period. Employers are required to provide remote employees with necessary work tools and bear their installation, repair and maintenance costs. In addition, remote employees should enjoy the same rights as on-site employees.
How many types of remote working agreements are there?
There are now three different types of remote working agreements: permanent teleworking, combined agreements when teleworking does not exceed six consecutive months per year, and combined agreements when employees can alternate between remote working and on-site working. Prior to the new legislation, only permanent teleworking was regulated.
When will the teleworking law be implemented?
Teleworking law (No. 27,555) and Regulatory Decree No. 27/202, entered into effect on 1 April 2021. The new legislation, which applies to partially and entirely remote employees, introduced the following obligations:
Background
The Draft Bill was introduced following the Irish government’s commitment to such legislation in the Remote Work Strategy published in January 2021 (Lockton Global Benefits Compliance alert here ). The Draft Bill has been developed following public consultation with employers’ groups and employees’ representatives.
Key details
All employers, regardless of their size or sector, will be required to establish and maintain a remote working policy in writing. The policy must be communicated to all employees and newly hired employees. Failure to comply with this obligation will be a criminal offense and employers may be liable to a fine of EUR 2,500.
Next steps
The Draft Bill is still in its very early stages. There may be significant changes before it becomes law as the terms of the Draft Bill are still subject to discussions and comments until the final text is enacted.
Angola
Argentina
- Teleworking law (No. 27,555) and Regulatory Decree No. 27/202, entered into effect on 1 April 2021. The new legislation, which applies to partially and entirely remote employees, introduced the following obligations: 1. The employer is now required to establish a written teleworking agreement for each employee. The agreement must outline parties’ o...
Belgium
- On 14 July 2020, the Belgium government released its initial circular letter (2020/C/100) granting employees working from home a monthly, employer-paid, tax-free work from home allowance, retroactive to 1 March 2020. The tax-free allowance applies to full-time and part-time employees working from home on a regular basis (at least one day per week/five days per month). The allo…
Brazil
- The Brazilian government recently passed legislation introducing the following changes: 1. The working hours legislation will be applicable to remote workers. This will require employers to implement an electronic timekeeping system (after approval by their relevant union) for employees working remotely. 2. Legislation and collective bargaining agreements must apply to …
Chile
- On 1 April 2020, the Chilean government passed a remote working law called the Distance Working and Teleworking law (No 21,220). Prior to the law, there was no legislation covering teleworking arrangements in Chile. The new law makes a distinction between distance working (when services are provided from home or a location other than the company’s establishment, w…
Colombia
- The Colombian government recently passed law No. 2121 and its implementing regulations establishing a remote work regime. The new regime applies to all workers and all employers (private and public sector) in Colombia. The main requirements of the new remote work regime include: 1. Employers are required to respond within five days to employees’ written working fro…
Greece
- The Greek government recently passed new legislation (L.4808/2021) amending an existing teleworking law (L.3846/2010). The new legislation introduces the following obligations: 1. Employees’ right to disconnect after completion of their working hours. Remote employees should enjoy the same rights as on-site employees. 2. Employers should provide teleworkers with the n…
Luxembourg
- A new legal framework for teleworking implementing the latest version of the social partners’ collective agreement entered into force on 2 February 2021. The convention will remain valid for three years from its entry into force. The main changes include: 1. A wider definition of telework – the new definition does not restrict telework to work from home anymore. It is now defined as th…
Mexico
- The Mexican government passed amendments to the federal labor law on teleworking. The amendments clarify existing teleworking regulations and create new obligations for both employers and employees. The reform took effect on 12 January 2021. The reform applies to any worker who performs paid work activities at least 40% of the time outside the employer’s workpl…
Norway
- The Norwegian government recently passed amendments to their existing work from home legislation. The changes, which will be effective on 1 July 2022, include: 1. The working hours rules (the Working Environment Act) will be applicable to employees working from home. The working hours rules include not working at night or on Sundays. Employers will therefore be resp…