Job Design and Telecommuting Full Text Weekly Mag. Legal and Management Issues. The world of work is chaning rapidly. Employers and employees are seeking greater flexibility in their working relationships. For employers it means reduced overhead costs and increased productivity.
Employees can also achieve greater flexibility and balance between their work and home lives.
As wonderful as it seems, telecommuting requires careful planning and consideration to make it work. This article outlines some of the issues you should consider and how to address potential problems. Legal Issues Telecommuting arrangements may be governed by special regulations. Employers are also prohibited from paying homeworkers less than the rate paid to employees doing the same job on the employer's premises. Constructive dismissal is also an area of concern with telecommuters.