Employee Home Working Agreement

EMPLOYEE HOME WORKING AGREEMENT

This Employee Home Working Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into between Employer Name: and Employee Name: . The effective date of this arrangement is .

Personal Information

Position Information

Home Working Arrangement Terms

1. Work Location and Scope: Employee will perform duties from the primary remote work address stated above or other locations approved in writing by Employer. Employee agrees that occasional attendance at Employer premises is required where operationally necessary, as directed by the Reporting Manager.

2. Regular Hours and Availability: Employee will normally be available during core hours of to on . Employee will remain reachable by phone, instant message, or email during scheduled working hours and will comply with timekeeping and reporting procedures.

3. Equipment, Ownership and Maintenance: Employer will provide the following equipment: . Equipment remains Employer property. Employee will use equipment solely for legitimate business purposes and will not transfer, pledge, or encumber equipment. Employee must report loss, theft or malfunction promptly.

4. Expenses and Reimbursement: Employer will reimburse pre-approved reasonable business expenses incurred in performance of duties at home in accordance with Employer policies. Employee will submit itemized receipts and a reimbursement request to Finance within 30 days of incurrence.

5. Data Security and Confidentiality: Employee must maintain secure storage and handling of all confidential and proprietary information. Remote work systems must be used in accordance with Employer security standards, including encryption, password protection, and prompt installation of security updates. Employee will immediately report any security breach or data loss.

6. Health, Safety and Workspace: Employee will maintain a safe and ergonomically appropriate workspace. Employee accepts responsibility for declaring any work-related injury that occurs in the course of duties performed under this Agreement. Employer retains the right to request photographic documentation of the workspace for compliance with safety requirements.

7. Insurance and Liability: Employer’s liability for property loss, personal injury, or third-party claims arising from Employee’s remote work is limited to the extent required by law and Employer policies. Employee is responsible for insuring personal property and for maintaining appropriate home insurance coverage where required.

8. Monitoring and Access: Employer may require remote access, monitoring, and periodic verification of work activity to ensure compliance with Employer policies. Employee consents to reasonable monitoring and to the remote inspection of Employer-owned equipment when necessary for security or compliance.

9. Termination or Modification of Arrangement: Employer may suspend, modify, or terminate remote working rights at any time for business reasons or for noncompliance with this Agreement. Employee may request a change to the arrangement; any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

10. Compliance with Policies: Employee will comply with all Employer policies, including but not limited to information security, confidentiality, acceptable use, and code of conduct. Breach of such policies may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

11. Governing Law; Severability: This Agreement will be governed by applicable law where Employer is headquartered. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

Acknowledgements and Authorizations

Employee certifies that Employee’s remote work address is suitable for performance of duties and that Employee will notify Employer of any change of address. Employee acknowledges receipt of Employer equipment and agrees to the terms governing such equipment.

By checking the box below, Employee authorizes Employer to contact previous employers and references and to conduct background checks where permitted by law. Employee certifies that all information provided in connection with employment and this Agreement is true and complete.

I authorize contact of prior employers and consent to background checks as permitted by law.

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Education

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Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment Statement: Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to alter the at-will nature of employment unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Employer. Employment may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Applicant/Employee Certification

I certify that all information provided in connection with my employment and this Home Working Agreement is true and complete. I understand that falsification, omission, or misrepresentation may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

I authorize Employer to contact any references or prior employers listed above and to obtain background, credit, and other reports as permitted by law in connection with my employment. I understand that additional consent forms may be requested for specific checks.

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