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Telecommuting (Remote Work) Agreement

Free telecommuting agreement template setting expectations for an employee working remotely.

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This free telecommuting (remote work) agreement covers 1. Work Arrangement, 2. Work Hours, 3. Equipment, 4. Workspace, 5. Communication with 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Telecommuting Agreement

Employee: [Name] · Manager: [Name] Effective Date: [Date]

1. Work Arrangement

Employee will work remotely from [Location] on the following schedule: [e.g. "full-time remote" or "Tuesdays and Thursdays"].

2. Work Hours

Employee will be available during [Core hours, e.g. "10am-3pm in Company's time zone"] and will maintain their standard total hours.

3. Equipment

[Company will provide: laptop, monitor, etc. / Employee will use their own equipment meeting the following requirements: ___]

4. Workspace

Employee will maintain a workspace suitable for productive, confidential work, [with a stated internet speed minimum, if relevant].

5. Communication

Employee will be reachable via [Slack/email/phone] during work hours and will attend required meetings via video.

6. Data Security

Employee will follow Company's data security policies, including [VPN use, locking devices when unattended, not using public Wi-Fi for sensitive work].

7. Performance

Remote work is subject to the same performance expectations as in-office work, reviewed [Frequency].

8. Reversibility

This arrangement may be modified or ended by either party with [Notice Period] notice, or immediately if performance or communication issues arise.

Employee: ______________________ Date: ____________ Manager: ______________________ Date: ____________

*Being specific about "core hours" (not just "flexible") is what actually prevents the classic remote-work friction of teams in different time zones missing each other for days at a time.*

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What's included

Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
8 standard sections: 1. Work Arrangement, 2. Work Hours, 3. Equipment, 4. Workspace, 5. Communication, 6. Data Security, …
9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
Free to use — no account or signup required
Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Growing teams

Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.

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Is this telecommuting (remote work) agreement template really free?

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What does this telecommuting (remote work) agreement cover?

This hr template includes 1. Work Arrangement, 2. Work Hours, 3. Equipment, 4. Workspace. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. This follows common HR practice, but requirements around notice, classification, and required disclosures shift by state and change over time. Get an employment attorney or HR professional to confirm compliance for your specific situation before relying on it.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes. All 9 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.

Where can I find more free templates like this?

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