Document background
This document serves as a formal Telework Agreement under Irish law, designed to establish and regulate remote working arrangements between employers and employees. It should be used when implementing new remote working arrangements or formalizing existing ones, ensuring compliance with Irish employment legislation and recent remote working guidelines. The agreement addresses crucial aspects including workplace safety, working hours, equipment provision, data protection, and communication protocols. It incorporates requirements from relevant Irish legislation such as the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, and the Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect 2021. This agreement has become increasingly important with the rise of remote working in Ireland and the government's commitment to making remote work a permanent feature of the Irish workplace through the National Remote Work Strategy.
