The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique challenges for workplaces that have not been foreseen by regulators. 

Lone workers including work from home are not regulated at the EU level. Each Member State has adopted its own rules governing lone workers and work from home and these rules vary depending on jurisdiction. Depending on in which Member State lone work/work from home is carried out, the employer needs to comply with the local requirements. 

Since surfacing in Québec, COVID-19 has had its share of drawbacks for workers and employers, and continues to impose numerous human resource management and administration challenges. Employer obligations and responsibilities regarding occupational health and safety have increased significantly. These include stricter hygiene and maintenance measures in the workplace, social distancing, and wearing masks, among others.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique challenges for workplaces that have not been foreseen by regulators. 

Lone workers including work from home are not regulated at the EU level. Each Member State has adopted its own rules governing lone workers and work from home and these rules vary depending on jurisdiction. Depending on in which Member State lone work/work from home is carried out, the employer needs to comply with the local requirements.