Review article
https://doi.org/10.31306/s.67.1.4
Safety of workers working from a remote location (home) in legal regulations and in practice
Maja Vaupotić Arsenić
; Hrvatska zaklada za znanost, Opatija, Hrvatska
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Sandra Debeljak
; Veleučilište u Rijeci, Rijeka, Hrvatska
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
The study focuses on the issues of working from home or other remote place, as the authors are primarily interested in this mode of work. Introductory notes describe the conditions that have contributed to the introduction of this, now frequently chosen option. EU regulations governing this issue have been examined, defining the work conditions, safety and health of workers, the private and business life of the workers, data protection of the workers and the right of the workers to shut off from the work duties. The paper also sheds light on the Frame Agreement on Remote Work intended to define the type of work that would be more favoured by the worker and by the employer, with the worker having the option to work away from the employer’s facilities, thus ensuring greater flexibility and, consequently, increasing productivity.
Also examined are the regulations regarding remote work in the national law and legal acts mirroring the basic provisions contained in the Labour Act, with attention given to the safety and protection of workers working at remote locations. A questionnaire was designed to obtain feedback from the subjects regarding remote work. Data gathered in the questionnaire and the comments and suggestions are presented in the final part of the paper. Conclusions drawn from all the sections of the paper propose measures to be taken governing work from home, i.e. from remote workplace.
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Publication date:
3.4.2025.
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