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#1 Posted : 18 April 2001 08:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Young I have read the previous threads and the IOSH technical infosheet on "homeworking" and I am now preparing to write our company policy. The H&S aspects are straight forward for the office based type of work expected and all necessary training & equipment will be supplied and maintained. However, does anyone know of cost implications other than increased rates, home insurance that may be expected at the outset by the homeworker?
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#2 Posted : 18 April 2001 19:44:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dawn Ingham What about: telephone calls/internet charges from homeworker to office using their own line? Assuming you don't put in a business line at their home at your own expense?
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#3 Posted : 23 April 2001 12:30:00(UTC)
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Posted By Frank Cooper Ron, You may wish to consider the additional costs your homeworker will have in respect to heating, lighting and power. I know of at least one company that gives the employee an allowance for these. It all depends where the home office is going to be i.e. If it is in a garage or utility room without heating there will be an increased cost to the individual(s) concerned. If you are going to ask the homeworker for a certificate to prove the safety of their electrical installation (carried out by a competent electrician) prior to using DSE equipment then again there is a cost here. I hope this helps. Frank Cooper
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#4 Posted : 23 April 2001 16:43:00(UTC)
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Posted By Marj Rees Hi Ron. We are looking at homeworking as well at the moment and it would appear that insurance companies do not in the main load a policy if the work is "administrative" in nature. Regards
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