Santo Domingo.- The labor reform project introduces regulations on remote working, requiring that both employer and employee mutually agree on the terms and conditions of remote work. This agreement must specify if the work will be fully remote or a hybrid of in-office and remote tasks, as well as detailing the location, contract duration, work hours, and the option for flexible scheduling.
The project mandates employers to provide necessary equipment and cover expenses related to remote work, such as electricity and digital tools, without requiring the use of personal property. It also protects the worker’s right to “digital disconnection” outside working hours, ensuring that employees are not obligated to remain connected during breaks. The reform covers maintenance and repair responsibilities, as well as training in new technologies to ease the transition to teleworking, with possible support from the Technical Professional Training Institute (INFOTEP).
Additionally, employers must inform workers about safety and health regulations for remote workspaces and any surveillance systems in place, ensuring that such systems do not infringe on the employee’s privacy.