Telecommuting is gaining popularity among employees and employers. However, before agreeing to let an employee work remotely, employers should consider the pros and cons of such an arrangement. Telecommuting can give an employer competitive advantage in hiring and retaining good workers, but it can also cause potential liabilities. Although there are no direct federal laws that regulate telecommuting, employers should consider requirements of certain ancillary laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), federal safety and income tax laws, as well as state laws.
Take Another Look at Telework
As the number of employers who are allowing employees to work some days each week from their homes has increased over the last decade, advocates have pointed to cost savings for employers, especially in real estate expenses. Now there are more compelling reasons for telework.
An Alternative to Overcrowded Work Locations
Working at home has many benefits, but it poses a number of challenges to employees and employers alike. Here's how to deal with them.
Employees on Their Own When It Comes to High Gas Prices
American employers provide lots of benefits to their workers, but helping them to cope with the rising cost of driving to work hasn't been one of them, based on the results of an online poll at HR.BLR.com.
10 Tips for Avoiding Computer-caused Eyestrain
With the growing use of computers in the workplace and at home, more employees are spending more time in front of the computer monitor, which increases the possibility of eyestrain. Here are 10 tips for preventing it.
