Company Policy: Remote Work Guidelines

# Remote Work Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

## 1. Overview

This policy establishes guidelines for employees working remotely. It applies to all full-time and part-time employees who have been approved for remote work arrangements.

## 2. Eligibility

- Must have been with the company for at least 6 months
- Must have a suitable home office setup
- Must have reliable high-speed internet (minimum 50 Mbps)
- Role must be compatible with remote work

## 3. Working Hours

Remote employees are expected to maintain standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM local time) unless alternative arrangements have been approved by their manager. Core hours for meetings are 10 AM - 3 PM EST.

## 4. Equipment and Technology

- Company-provided laptop and accessories
- VPN access required for all company resources
- Security software must be kept up to date
- Personal devices must not be used for company work

## 5. Communication Requirements

Remote employees must:

- Respond to Slack messages within 1 hour during working hours
- Attend all required team meetings via video conference
- Keep camera on during meetings
- Update status in Slack when away from desk

## 6. Security and Confidentiality

All employees must comply with the company's information security policy. This includes:

- Using encrypted connections for all company data
- Not discussing confidential matters in public spaces
- Securing physical workspace when not present
- Immediately reporting any security incidents

## 7. Performance Expectations

Remote employees are held to the same performance standards as office-based employees. Regular check-ins with managers are required (minimum weekly).

## 8. Termination of Remote Work Arrangement

The company reserves the right to terminate remote work arrangements with 30 days notice if performance expectations are not met or business needs change.