Health & Safety Considerations
In BC, employers are legally obligated to ensure the health and safety of any workplace where their employees work, including home offices and other remote workspaces
At a minimum, employers are expected to make sure remote workspaces are safe and ergonomically sound. Many employers also have safety policies and checklists to ensure that remote workspaces are compliant with their workplace health and safety obligations.
When you are working remotely, it is important to follow health and safety guidelines. This includes setting up your workspace in an ergonomically correct way to avoid the risk of injury, being mindful of the importance of taking regular breaks while working at home and complying with your employer's health and safety policy even when working offsite. Your employer should also make sure that you know what to do if you are injured while working at home.