Employer Responsibilities When Staff Work From Home

Saturday, 30. January 2010

Business Insurance specialists Premierline warned employers that when they allow employees to work from home they are still responsible for their welfare in the same way, I guess, as employees that use their own cars for company business. According to the Department for Labour the employer has the same responsibilities as he would for any other employee at work. Whilst it is accepted that some controls are impractical, employees should be questioned about the workplace at home and discuss the importance of health and safety precautions. If, whilst working from home, the employee is going to use his own car for company business, even to drive to the post box to post a letter, the employer must ensure that the employee is properly insured and legally entitled to drive. Also that the car has been properly serviced. In a separate report the AA, following a check with staff in a large corporate client, found that 6 employees didn’t have a valid driving licence. By Graham Hill