Working From Home – Considerations, Rights and Support for Remote Workers

Working from home has become the new norm for many during the covid-19 crisis.

It can bring benefits, but also challenges and risks for workers.

This short course, accredited by OCN at level 2, will:

• Provide advice on protections and conditions for home workers.
• Look at the impact of Covid-19 on working culture.
• Consider the pros and cons of homeworking.
• Understand the legal aspects of homeworking.
• Understand the legal responsibilities of employers.
• Identify good practice and policies around remote working.
• Understand Risk Assessment.
• Look at the right to disconnect, wellbeing and a work-life balance.
• Consider flexible working and how to apply for it.
• Consider equality issues and childcare.
• Look at facilities and financial considerations.
• Develop a trade union plan to support members working from home.