Telecommuting has gained in popularity in the past few years as employers look for ways to keep their businesses going during natural disasters and to help employees have a better work-life balance and cope with high gas prices. Telecommuting also can be a benefit to keep good employees when there isn’t enough money for raises or if pay cuts are necessary. But before jumping into a telecommuting program, employers need to look at the applicable employment laws and make sure supervisors are trained to manage offsite employees.
“The benefits of balance: flexible workplace policies” offers an overview of telecommuting, compressed workweeks, job sharing and other alternative work options and the employment laws that apply. “What employers need to know about managing offsite workers” provides tips on the special issues surrounding telecommuting.