The Labour Code amendment and further advances in digitalisation have led to an increased number of employees working from their homes. This gives rise to discussions about the benefits and drawbacks of home office. The focus here lies primarily on legal challenges linked to work from home, and on topics that the Labour Code amendment failed to address. Are employers obliged to reimburse employees for increased costs, or to provide work equipment? What is the distinction between occasional and regular work from home? What lies ahead for the employers?
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