Working from home-PSC guidelines

June 15, 2020

 Working from home requires individuals and their managers to work in a different way, communicate closely, and connect regularly. The following guidelines provide support to employees working from home.

• Working from Home Guidelines for Managers 
• Working from Home Tips for Employees 
  

General Guidelines for Working from Home

• Managers who have employees working from home should maintain regular contact with employees to ensure the work from home arrangement is effective.

• Employees working from home must adhere to the terms and conditions of employment, relevant collective bargaining agreements, legislation, regulations and policies.

• Employee working from home should be available to their managers, teams and clients during regular working hours.

• No in-person contact with clients/stakeholders should occur in an employee’s home.

• Work from home must be in a designated space, appropriate to the nature of the work, and meet occupational health and safety requirements.

• Employees working from home must ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect confidential information (Clean Desk Security Policy, Workstation Checklist).

• Employees working from home should use equipment and supplies provided by the employer in accordance with the Government of Saskatchewan's Information Technology Acceptable Usage Policy (PS 1103).

• Employees must practice good records and information management when working outside of the workplace. Refer to the Guidelines for Records Management Outside of the Office.