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10 frequently asked questions about remote working during COVID-19 (and beyond?)

August 2020 employment law letter
Authors: 
Kristin Jones Pierre and Tareen Zafrullah, Faegre Drinker

Many state and local orders continue to require certain employees to work remotely or telecommute during the COVID-19 outbreak. And even when employees begin to return to the workplace, you may face an uptick in requests from those who want to work remotely on an extended basis. Consequently, you should consider whether to implement a remote work policy and/or enter into individual agreements with employees working from home during the pandemic and, perhaps, beyond.

Common questions you may encounter

1. What are some factors to consider when deciding whether to accept an employee’s request to work remotely? Much will depend on the employee’s job duties, but you should generally consider:

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