Organisations employing people who work from their homes do not have a legal duty of care relating to workplace health and safety (WHS), and so employers are not required to provide these workers with WHS training and information, safe work systems or a safe workplace.

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While employees who work from home may not have the same level of in-person oversight and regulation as those who work on-site, employers still have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their remote workers. This includes providing WHS training, information, and safe work systems, as well as ensuring that their home workplaces meet certain safety standards. Failure to do so can result in legal liabilities for employers.

Organisations Employing People Who Work from Their Homes Do Not