Protect Your Telecommuting Position

Telecommuting arrangements come in all forms. Some are created informally between the employee and employer. Others are formally designed with policies and proceedures carefully written in an employee handbook. Regardless of the type of telecommuting arrangement you have, you absolutely should have a written and signed telecommuting agreement. The telecommuting agreement can protect you in the future since it will define your job, duties, and responsibilities and will be signed by you and your manager. The agreement should cover the following items:

1. Who the agreement is between.

2. Days and times employee will work at home.

3. Date the arrangement will commence on.

4. Date the arrangement will be evaluated.

5. Place (address) of remote office.

6. Any equipment the company will be supplying.

7. Designate who will be paying for what expenses (i.e. phone)

8. Childcare arrangements.

9. Duties to be conducted at home.

10. Contact information.

11. Reporting methods and schedules.

12. Any other issues your employer or you may deem relevant.

The telecommuting agreement is essentially a contract that defines your work-at-home job as well as relationship between you and your employer. Not only does it provide your employer with your work information but it provides you with insurance against fickle managers who might want end your telecommuting arrangement on a whim.

If you are planning on creating a work-at-home arrangement or are looking to take advantage of your company's telecommuting program, be sure to create a telecommuting agreement between you and your employer.

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