TEMPORARY REMOTE WORK AGREEMENT
The following constitutes an agreement between [Company Name] (the Company) and [Employee].
[Employee] agrees to participate in the temporary telecommuting program and to adhere to the applicable guidelines and policies. The Company concurs with the employee's participation and agrees to adhere to the applicable guidelines and policies.
Terms and conditions.  The telecommuting agreement is subject to the following terms and conditions:
Duration.  This agreement will be valid for a period of [specify term] beginning on [start date] and ending on [end date]. At the end of that time, the Company will determine the continuing need for temporary remote work, which can result in the reactivation of the agreement.
Work hours.  Employee's work hours and work location are specified in the Attachment at the end of this agreement. Employee agrees to be available during the assigned business hours specified in the Attachment        for communication through such methods as telephone, voice mail, or email, etc., and agrees to respond within a reasonable period of time during the workday. Employee initiated schedule changes must be with advanced approval by the manager.
Pay and attendance.  All pay, leave and travel entitlement will be based on the employee's primary business location. Employee's time and attendance will be recorded as performing official duties at the primary business location.
Leave.  Employees must obtain approval before taking leave in accordance with established office procedures. By signing this form, employee agrees to follow established procedures for requesting and obtaining approval of leave.
Overtime.  The employee will continue to work in pay status while working at the home office. An employee who works overtime that has been ordered and approved in advance will be compensated in accordance with applicable law and rules. The employee understands that the Company will not accept the results of unapproved overtime work and will act vigorously to discourage it.
By signing this agreement, the employee agrees that failing to obtain proper approval for overtime work may result in removal from the telecommuting program or other appropriate action.
Business owned equipment.  In order to effectively perform their assigned tasks, employees may use Company equipment at the telecommuting location with the approval of the Company. The equipment must be protected against damage and unauthorized use. Company owned equipment will be serviced and maintained by the Company. Any equipment provided by the employee will be at no cost to the Company, and will be maintained by the employee.
Inspection.  The telecommuting location will be inspected periodically to ensure that proper maintenance of Company equipment is performed, and that safety standards are met. Notice must be given to the employee at least 24 hours in advance of the inspection, which must occur during normal working hours.
Liability.  The Company will not be liable for damages to the employees' property that result from participation in the telecommuting program.
Reimbursement.  The Company will not be responsible for operating costs, home maintenance, or any other incidental cost (e.g., utilities) whatsoever, associated with the use of the employee's residence. The employee does not relinquish any entitlement to reimbursement for authorized expenses incurred while conducting business for the Company.
Workers' Compensation.  The employee is covered under the Workers' Compensation Law if injured in the course of performing official duties at the telecommuting location.
Work assignments.  The employee will meet with [designate contact person] to receive assignments and to review completed work as necessary or appropriate. The employee will complete all assigned work according to work procedures mutually agreed upon by the employee and [the contact person] according to guidelines and standards stated in the employee's performance plan

Employee evaluation.  The evaluation of the employee's job performance will be based on norms or other criteria derived from past performance and occupational standards consistent with these guidelines. For those assignments without precedent or without standards, regular and required progress reporting by the employee will be used to rate job performance and establish standards. The employee's most recent performance appraisal must indicate fully achieved standards.
Records.  The employee will apply approved safeguards to protect Company records from unauthorized disclosure or damage. Work done at the telecommuting location is considered Company business. All records, papers, computer files and correspondence must be safeguarded for their return to the primary business location.
Security. Where it may be required, as determined by the employee's frontline leader and as required to protect the confidentiality of Company intellectual property, the employee must password protect or encrypt all material that forms a part of the work to be provided to the Company. The employee will also comply with all related electronic and telecommunications transmissions policies, including the Company policies regarding use of the Internet, Electronic Mail, and Voicemail. 
Confidentiality. The employee understands that as an employee of the Company he or she may have access to or become acquainted with confidential information, trade secrets, inventions, innovations, processes, compilations of information, records and specifications owned or licensed by the Company and/or used by the Company in connection with the operation of its business including without limitation, the Company's business and product processes, strategic plans, business mission statement, organization objectives, financial data, methods, customer lists, accounts, procedures and source material. The employee agrees that he or she shall not disclose any of the aforesaid, directly or indirectly, or use any of them in any manner, either during the course of the telecommuting program or any time thereafter, except as required in the course of the employee's work for the Company. All files, records, documents, specifications, information, letters, notes, notebooks, and similar items relating to the business of the Company whether prepared by the employee or otherwise coming into the employee's possession, shall remain the exclusive property of the Company. The employee shall not make or retain any copies of the foregoing. Upon the expiration of this telecommuting program, or whenever requested by the Company, the employee shall immediately deliver to the Company all such files, records, documents, information, and other items in the employee's possession or under the employee's control. 
Modification or Termination of the agreement. Management retains the right to modify the agreement on a temporary basis as a result of business necessity (for example, the employee may be required to come to the office on a particular day), or as a result of an employee request supported by the supervisor. Management also retains the right to terminate the agreement with or without notice as a result of business necessity, employee performance, among other reasons.
Performance location.  The employee agrees to limit performance of the assigned duties to the primary business location or to the approved home location. Failure to comply with this provision may result in termination of the telecommuting agreement and/or other appropriate disciplinary action.

I have read and accept the terms of this agreement. I acknowledge that remote work arrangements are not and will not be construed as a contract of employment and that my employment with the Company remains “at-will.”

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Employee’s Name (please print)		Signature			  Date

I have reviewed this agreement with this employee and witnessed the employee’s signature.

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Manager’s Name (please print) 		Signature			  Date

Attachment

The following work hours and location are agreed to in support of this Temporary Telecommuting Agreement.
Telecommuting Location: 
Street Address:_____________________________________
City, State Zip:_____________________________________

General Work Hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: None
Sunday: None

Signatures:
[Employee Name]: ________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________
Employee Signature: ___________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________