FAQ regarding Mobile Work from Home

Please note that the legal situation with regard to the Corona pandemic is subject to constant change. Therefore the following information only reflects the above-mentioned status. Thus it is urgently advisable to check the information for any changes in the legal situation.

The following information refers to the option of mobile working from home:

• Do I have to be permanently available at home?
• What happens if I have less work than in the office?
• What working hours apply at home, how can I record them?
• Am I insured against accidents at home?
• What if working from home does not work for you personally?
• What do I do if the technical system does not work properly?
• What do I have to consider with respect to data protection at home?
• How long may/must I work from home?
• What do I do if I get sick?

Detailed information on mobile working from home can be found here as PDF.

More FAQs about the effects of Coronavirus on German employment law

• FAQ – The Effects of Coronavirus on German Employment Law
• FAQ – Short-time work (Kurzarbeit)
• FAQ – Claims of parents where childcare is required as a result of the pandemic
• FAQ – Corona App
• FAQ – Rapid coronavirus tests and vaccinations
• COVID-19: Occupational health and safety requirements for the workplace
• COVID-19 for Advanced
• Working from home, teleworking and mobile working

For the latest information about COVID-19, please visit our Corona Center. If you have any questions about dealing with the current situation and its impact on your company, our CMS Response Team will be happy to help.