Homeworking or remote working policy template
Our Homeworking or Remote Working Policy Template establishes clear guidelines and expectations for employees working remotely, ensuring productivity, communication, data security, and compliance with company policies while working from home.
- 6 pages / 2,719 words.
- Last updated 06/02/2025.
- Designed for United Kingdom use.
- Suitable for use in other territories; check local laws first.
- Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text, or send by email.
- Includes 12 months’ access, with all updates to this page provided free of charge and notified to you.
Homeworking or remote working policy
1 Overview
1.1 This policy applies to any work being done at home, whether by an employee who spends all of their working week at home ('a permanent homeworker'), part of their working week at home ('a part week homeworker') or only works at home on an occasional basis ('occasional homeworker'). The term 'homeworker' or 'homeworking'; in this policy covers any of these employees.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to all employees of [company name].
3 General principles
3.1 Policy Statement
3.1.1 The Company supports homeworking in appropriate circumstances either on an a permanent, temporary or occasional basis.
3.1.2 Where working from home is a new arrangement, employees will be required to sign a 'Homeworker Agreement'.
3.1.3 Those signing this agreement must comply with its contents and the decision as to whether any homeworking is appropriate remains with the Company.
3.1.4 Where an employee has worked from home from the commencement of their employment, all terms will be within their contract of employment.
3.2 The homeworking environment
3.2.1 Homeworkers should ensure that they have a suitable environment in which they can focus on work, free from disruption e.g. by having adequate care arrangements in place for dependants who may be at home during working hours. Homeworking must not be used as a replacement for a dependant's care arrangements.
3.2.2 The environment must also be safe and comfortable and fulfil all Health & Safety requirements (see below).
3.3 Working arrangements for homeworkers
3.3.1 Working from home will only be possible if it can be ensured that the homeworker's absence from the workplace will not create problems for other employees and that their home conditions are conducive to effective working.
Part week and occasional homeworkers must indicate clearly in their work electronic calendar when not
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this template in my small business?
Yes. The Homeworking or remote working policy template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
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Is this template compliant with 2025 UK employment law?
Absolutely. All of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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Can I customise it for my organisation?
Yes, we highlight the areas that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Do I get instant access?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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What if I need more help, not just this template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include this template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
