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...ovable property, or everything but real estate), no matter where it is. As a practic...xpose the company to potential FLSA liability. If a nonexempt employee needs t...

... also address insurance issues. Most Homeowners policies exclude coverage for business property (even if owned by the insured) unless it's specifically listed on the policy. A broadly worded Business Property policy automatically covers the company's personal property (basically, immovable property, or everything but real estate), no matter where it is. As a practical matter, however, you may want to specifically list such off-premises equipment in your policy. Secure your data. Most telecommuters need access to information stored on company computer networks. Before permitting workers to ... , determine the risk this would pose to your company's data. Will the worker need access to or be transmitting confidential financial data? Proprietary or trade secrets? The frequency with which this information will be transmitted and its sensitivity will determine what type of security measures to take. Some of the simpler, less expensive (but less secure) methods of data protection include password protection; restricted access lists, which limit network access to computers dialing in from certain telephone numbers or certain Internet addresses; and callback devices, which deny access ... they're located. And as more companies permit telecommuting, you'll probably find that offering telecommuting becomes a competitive necessity. May reduce the cost of disability leave. Telecommuting may help injured workers stay productive or ease back into the workplace while they recuperate. Facilitates compliance with air pollution and trip-reduction regulations. The federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 require cities with certain levels of ozone pollution to implement trip-reduction programs. Employers with more than 100 workers at a site in these cities must take steps to reduce employee commutes. In addition, many ...