Remote work policy

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• Company name

  For example: Brightwater Analytics

• Policy starts on

  For example: 1 January 2027

• Who can work remotely

  For example: all employees whose job can be done away from the office, after their probation period

• How much remote work is allowed

  For a fully remote company, say that all work is remote.

  For example: up to three days a week, with at least two days in the office

• Hours when people must be reachable

  For example: 10:00 to 16:00 in their own time zone, Monday to Friday

• Where people may work from

  For example: their home in the country where they are employed, or another place agreed in writing in advance

• Equipment and costs the company provides

  Say what you pay for and what the employee pays for.

  For example: a laptop, a monitor and a headset; a monthly allowance of EUR 40 towards internet and electricity

• Who to contact for technical help

  For example: it@brightwater.example

• Policy owner

  The person or team who answers questions and reviews the policy.

  For example: People and Culture team

• Review of the policy

  For example: once a year

1. 11. Purpose
2. 22. Who can work remotely
3. 33. How much, and where
4. 44. Working hours and availability
5. 55. Equipment and costs
6. 66. Security and confidentiality
7. 77. Health and safety
8. 88. Meetings and teamwork
9. 99. Ending or changing the arrangement
10. 1010. Questions and review

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What details does this template ask for?

The form asks for 10 details, starting with Company name, Policy starts on, Who can work remotely, How much remote work is allowed, Hours when people must be reachable.

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What should I check before I use this template?

Working from another country can change tax, social security, insurance and employment law for the employee and the company. Health and safety duties usually still apply at home, and some places require the employer to pay or refund certain costs. Check the rules where your employees live, and take advice before you allow work from abroad.

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