The Hidden Remote Work Risks Every Employer Needs To Fix In 2026

Remote work settled into Canadian workplaces long ago, yet many employers still operate as though the shift was temporary. The result? Quiet risks, unclear expectations, and legal obligations hiding beneath everyday workflows. 

Remote work isn't dangerous on its own; unstructured remote work is.

The most common misstep happens before employers even realize it: allowing an arrangement to drift. When an employee works remotely for months or years without written terms or reminders that the arrangement may change, they may begin to view their home office as a permanent right. That's how a reasonable recall to the office can quickly morph into a constructive dismissal claim.

Employers often overlook a second critical point: Jurisdiction follows the worker.