Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation extending employer's duty of care to home working environments, including requirements for risk assessments of home workspace and equipment safety requirements
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations covering risk assessment requirements, safety training obligations, and ongoing monitoring and review processes for workplace safety
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992: Specific regulations for computer workstations, including requirements for workstation assessment, screen break provisions, and eye test entitlements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation covering working hours, breaks, protection of employment terms, and the right to request flexible working arrangements
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum weekly working hours, mandatory rest break requirements, and associated record keeping obligations
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation covering data security requirements, confidentiality measures, and information handling protocols for remote working
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation ensuring fair treatment in remote working arrangements and provision of reasonable adjustments for disabled employees
Communications Act 2003: Legislation governing electronic communications requirements and internet usage policies in the workplace
Insurance Considerations: Requirements related to home insurance implications and coverage for work-related activities conducted from home
Equipment and Expenses Policy: Guidelines for provision of work equipment and reimbursement of work-related expenses in remote working arrangements
Performance Monitoring Framework: Protocols for monitoring and evaluating employee performance in a remote working environment
Cybersecurity Requirements: Security protocols and requirements for protecting company data and systems when working remotely
