Car manufacturer Renault and IndustriALL signed an important addendum to the global framework agreement from 2019, specifying conditions for remote work in a rapidly changing world of work. The agreement specifies the conditions under which remote working can be carried out. Among other things, it addresses the voluntary and reversible nature of participation in remote working schemes, the promotion of occupational health and safety, financial support from the employer for ergonomic workplace equipment, the right to disconnect, and the involvement of trade unions in remote work (regarding staying in contact with members, information sharing, etc.).
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