The employee is responsible for notifying the supervisor or manager immediately about any safety or ergonomic concerns at the telework site. Health or safety hazards at the telework site may result in immediate suspension of the telework arrangement. The employee will be covered by workers' compensation for job-related injuries that occur in the course and scope of employment while teleworking. In cases where the home and the designated workplace are the same, workers' compensation will not apply to non-job related injures that might occur in the home. Contact the Office of Risk Management for information regarding coverage.
Several states mandate participation in state disability insurance programs.
Contact the Benefits Office for information on enrollment and disability insurance payroll deductions for employees located out of state or out of the country. The employee is responsible for addressing and resolving any questions about the employee's ability to deduct expenses related to telework. Telework Agreement A written telework agreement signed by the employee and the authorizing supervisor must be completed and in place prior to beginning a telework arrangement. Any additional approval requirements are to be determined by each appointing authority. The required contents of telework agreements are included in the template agreements - Voluntary and Mutual Agreement and Telework As a Position Requirement .