Remote work extended until December 2021

Through Emergency Decree N° 055-2021, the validity of the remote work modality has been extended until 31 December 2021.

Here are the main aspects to consider:

1. Remote work implementation is optional.
2. Employers may extend remote work for those who are under this modality. To do this, employers must send a written communication informing employees about the extension.
3. Employers are not required to provide equipment or tools for remote work; these can be procured by the worker without the right to compensation.
4. Remote work is mandatory for at-risk personnel who suffer from COVID-19 comorbidity. However, at-risk workers may work in person if they follow the procedure prescribed by the Ministry of Labor.
5. Employers must implement remote work on a mandatory basis for pregnant or lactating workers, as well as for workers with disabilities. There is no exception to this guidance.
6. Employees need to be briefed on the risks to their safety and health while performing remote work, as well as in the use of new technologies, if necessary, to execute the work remotely.
7. All workers, especially those who provide remote work, have the right to digital disconnection. They can disconnect from their computer and other telecommunication devices at the end of their day until the beginning of their next working day.