Managers may fear losing control. Employees may fear isolation. In either case, participants need to be trained in this new management style. Telecommuting is not a substitute for dependent care. In fact, in the case of any dependent, the participant must have adequate care arrangements.
Dependents simply present too many distractions for successful home work.
Participation is voluntary. During the course of the telecommuting contract, if participants do not want to continue for any reason, they can return to the regular office environment, subject to space availability. Telecommuting is a management tool - not a benefit or right. It is an alternative method for meeting the needs of the organization. Managers retain the same discretion they have over any other assignment.