As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, many (if not most)
employers have directed their employees to work from home. With
this in mind, it is crucial for employers to understand that their
overriding obligation to provide employees with a safe workplace
has not changed.
In circumstances where an employee is working from home, the
employee's home becomes their official workplace, and their
employer must continue to ensure their safety whilst working within
this space. At the same time, employers must be sure to protect
confidential information, legitimate business interests and the
private data of customers, as well as those within any relevant
supply chains.
Holman Webb urges employers to consider the following:
