However if it's not in her contract be prepared for the employer to argue that she chooses to work from home rather than go into an equipped office.
Regards,
Carr
I would apply legal requirements to a worker no matter where they work,
whether that is in their own home or in a more traditional environment.
Anne
On 25/06/2012 10:56, "Rachael Mclachlan" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> HI All, I hope that you all had a great weekend! This is probably a silly
> question, but think I have left my head in bed this morning.
>
> I have recently rolled out an online self assessment tool for DSE users for
> 100 of our office workers. I was wondering whether anyone can advise me on
> this. I have a regional sales manager, who raised in her assessment that she
> uses a laptop for work, and also sits on a visitors chair (non 5 point base)
> when she is home. It is flagged up as an actionable issue as a '5 point based
> chair is a DSE requirement'.
>
> Am I right in saying that the DSE regs also apply to homeworkers (irrespective
> of the fact they are 400 miles away from the base)?
>
> I am also planning to request that she be provided with a laptop riser,
> separate keyboard and mouse. I think she should also be provided with a
> proper office task chair. Any thoughts/guidance would be much appreciated!
>
> Rgds
> Rachael
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