Telecommuting — North Carolina

Telecommuting, also known as telework or remote work, is a workplace option that permits employees to work at an alternative worksite, such as the home, for one or more days per week. Telecommuting arrangements can offer many benefits to employers, including increased productivity, attracting and retaining key talent, and cost reductions. However, not every job, every employee or every manager is suited for telecommuting. Moreover, telecommuting arrangements pose some unique legal compliance issues that should be understood before these arrangements are put into place.

This topic provides practical considerations for designing a successful telecommuting program, selecting jobs, employees and managers best suited for telecommuting arrangements and the legal issues associated with these arrangements. Model policies and agreements are provided under the Templates tab at the top or bottom of this page.

Practical considerations in developing a telecommuting arrangement

Challenges

Telecommuting arrangements pose a number of challenges that require careful consideration, including the following:

1. Management Style - In many organizations, successful telecommuting arrangements will require a significant change in management style with the manager’s focus shifting from hours worked to the results achieved. Additional areas that may need attention are addressing manager fear of loss of control; building trust...
   
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