Comparative Labor Law Dossier Teleworking And L... Apr 2026

Belgium, France, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and the U.K.. Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Canada. Core Legal Themes

The dossier examines the challenges of "always-on" culture, where technology blurs the boundaries between work and private life, leading to overwork and stress. COMPARATIVE LABOR LAW DOSSIER TELEWORKING AND L...

The study highlights common requirements for employers to provide necessary tools (e.g., hardware) and reimburse expenses specifically related to teleworking that the employee would not normally incur. Specific Jurisdictional Highlights IUSLabor 2/2017 Manuel Luque Parra and Andrés Camargo R. The study highlights common requirements for employers to

The research centers on how different legal systems adapt to the technological revolution that allows work to be performed outside traditional office environments. Key focus areas include: Key focus areas include: A central tenet analyzed

A central tenet analyzed is that teleworkers should enjoy the same rights as on-site employees, particularly regarding salary, training, professional development, and occupational safety.

In many systems, such as Argentina and Brazil, teleworking must be established through a written agreement between the employer and employee.

The dossier features contributions from legal scholars and professionals representing a wide range of countries: