Scope of Work
Define duties, expected deliverables, work hours, and performance metrics to avoid ambiguity about remote responsibilities.
A formal Employee Home Contract minimizes misunderstandings about duties, expense responsibility, data security, and liability. It creates an auditable record of workplace terms, supports HR and payroll compliance, and clarifies the employer’s and employee’s rights if remote work arrangements change or end.
Employers, HR teams, remote managers, and employees use this contract to document telework arrangements and related obligations.
Use the contract whenever a formal record of remote-work terms is needed, such as onboarding, workplace accommodations, or temporary remote assignments.
Define duties, expected deliverables, work hours, and performance metrics to avoid ambiguity about remote responsibilities.
Specify who provides devices, software, connectivity, and whether reimbursements or stipends apply, including caps and invoicing procedures.
Include data-handling rules, encryption or VPN requirements, and procedures for reporting breaches to meet privacy obligations.
State how workplace injuries at the home are reported and handled, and how jurisdiction is determined for claims.
Describe conditions that allow either party to end or modify the remote-work arrangement and required notice periods.
Identify the state law that governs the agreement and any dispute resolution procedure, such as arbitration or venue selection.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Employee then HR then authorized manager |
| Authentication | Email link + optional SMS or KBA |
| Conditional Fields | Show equipment clause only if employer provides items |
| Retention | Automatic archival after signature |
Confirm the platform supports required authentication, audit trails, and file formats before e-signing.
Choose settings that preserve a complete audit trail and meet any industry compliance obligations such as HIPAA or 21 CFR Part 11 where applicable.
When contractual obligations begin
Submit within 30–90 days per policy
Annual policy review recommended
Provide employee notice 30 days before change
Specify required notice for ending remote privileges
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |