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01/07/2004
DEL launch telework guidance
The Department for Employment and Learning today published guidance on telework arrangements for employers and employees in Northern Ireland.
Telework uses information technology to enable work, which could also be performed at the employer’s premises, to be carried out away from those premises, on a regular basis, usually in the worker’s home.
These arrangements have the potential to bring a wide range of benefits to both employers and employees and introduce flexibilities that can also enable employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
A spokesman for the Department said: "Teleworking can enable companies and public service organisations to modernise the way they organise their business and help employees better reconcile work and home life. The guidance published today, will enable management and employee representatives to draw up company specific policies on teleworking.
"Having policies which meet both employer and employee needs, is key to implementing telework successfully. The guidelines are designed to help both get to grips with the practical issues around implementing and managing teleworking."
Among the issues for consideration are: Contractual arrangements for distant workers; Health and safety arrangements; Provision of equipment and remote access; Information security; Expenses and allowances; Personal support.
(MB)
Telework uses information technology to enable work, which could also be performed at the employer’s premises, to be carried out away from those premises, on a regular basis, usually in the worker’s home.
These arrangements have the potential to bring a wide range of benefits to both employers and employees and introduce flexibilities that can also enable employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
A spokesman for the Department said: "Teleworking can enable companies and public service organisations to modernise the way they organise their business and help employees better reconcile work and home life. The guidance published today, will enable management and employee representatives to draw up company specific policies on teleworking.
"Having policies which meet both employer and employee needs, is key to implementing telework successfully. The guidelines are designed to help both get to grips with the practical issues around implementing and managing teleworking."
Among the issues for consideration are: Contractual arrangements for distant workers; Health and safety arrangements; Provision of equipment and remote access; Information security; Expenses and allowances; Personal support.
(MB)
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