Drafting a Remote Workplace Employment Agreement

Drafting a remote workplace employment agreement is an important step for employers who have employees working from home or remotely. Here is a comprehensive guide on drafting such an agreement:

1. General provisions: The agreement should include standard provisions that apply to all employees, such as the employee’s job title, work schedule, and compensation.
2. Remote work provisions: The agreement should include provisions that specifically address the remote work arrangement, such as the employee’s expected work location, the equipment and technology required for the remote work, and the company’s expectations for how the employee will communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
3. Data privacy and security provisions: The agreement should outline the company’s expectations for safeguarding confidential information and data, as well as any specific policies for data security, including the use of encryption and password management.
4. Performance and productivity provisions: The agreement should establish clear performance expectations for remote workers, including productivity goals and reporting requirements, as well as protocols for measuring and assessing employee performance.
5. Communication provisions: The agreement should outline expectations for how remote workers will communicate with colleagues and supervisors, including the use of communication tools like email, chat, and video conferencing.
6. Equipment and technology provisions: The agreement should specify what equipment and technology the employee will need to perform their job remotely, who will be responsible for providing it, and what happens if the equipment or technology fails.
7. Work environment provisions: The agreement should specify the expectations for maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, including ergonomic considerations and any required equipment or supplies.
8. Termination provisions: The agreement should outline the circumstances under which the employment relationship may be terminated, including termination for cause and termination without cause.
9. Confidentiality and non-compete provisions: The agreement should include provisions regarding the employee’s obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the company’s trade secrets and confidential information, as well as any non-compete provisions that may apply.
10. Intellectual property provisions: The agreement should include provisions that address ownership of intellectual property developed by the employee in the course of their work, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

It is important to work with legal counsel to ensure that your remote workplace employment agreement complies with all relevant laws and regulations, and to address any specific legal considerations that may apply to your business or industry. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@falconlawyers.ca.