Homeworking agreement template

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Our Homeworking Agreement Template supports remote work arrangements, outlining clear expectations for both employers and employees.

Homeworking agreement template
2026 Ready
Specifications
Access 12 months (includes updates)
Length 1,197 words · 3 pages
Jurisdiction England, Wales and Scotland
Based on UK employment law, ACAS guidance
Last review 01/08/2026
Next review 01/02/2027
Delivery Instant download
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Introduction

This agreement confirms the terms and conditions that will apply to you as a homeworker. Other terms and conditions are included in your written statement of particulars [as well as the employee handbook].

Reporting relationship

While working at home, you will report to [name of manager].

Pay

You will be paid a fixed amount of £[amount] every [week/month] while working from home. Overtime will not be paid unless [name of manager] expressly authorises it in writing in advance.

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For each [item produced/piece of work performed], you will be paid a 'fair piece rate' of £[amount].

Each week, the minimum amount of work to be completed is [x pieces]. The maximum quantity of work that should be accomplished each week is

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What is a homeworking agreement?

With the right to request flexible working now extended to all employees, not just parents or carers, home working may well become more popular amongst employees seeking greater flexibility. As such, as well as utilising this agreement, it is advisable that employers have a Homeworking policy setting out how any requests by employees will be dealt with.

This template is drafted to ensure that employers meet all of their legal obligations to their employees whilst ensuring that the work they receive is still of the standard that they might expect if the employee was in a more controlled environment.

It is designed to be used where either a new or existing employee has agreed that their main place of work will be elsewhere than the employer's office, or in any event in a location which is not under the control of the employer.

HR considerations

UK employment law and best practice

This template is designed to support the process, but the document should be used alongside the relevant HR procedure and applied to the circumstances of the individual case.

A homeworking agreement should be distributed to employees and signed before they commence a period of homeworking.

All businesses should undertake an appropriate Risk Assessment for employees working from home.

  • Employment Rights Act 1996: Addresses terms and conditions, including the provision of flexible working arrangements.

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Requires employers to ensure a safe working environment for remote workers.

  • Data Protection Act 2018: Ensures data security and confidentiality for remote working arrangements.

  • Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination, including ensuring equal opportunities for remote workers.

  • Working Time Regulations 1998: Defines working hours and rest periods, even for remote workers.

  • National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures remote workers are paid at least the minimum wage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

Yes, we highlight the areas of the document 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.

Do I get instant access to it?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

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 the Homeworking agreement template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

Why should I use this Homeworking agreement template, and not AI to generate it?

AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.

About the author

Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director

Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.

He has extensive practical experience of managing flexible and hybrid working processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.

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