"Commentary" piece by Eric Uhl, attorney with Fisher & Phillips LLP, Portland, o

Authors

Eric Uhl

Source

Mainebiz

Date

9-17-2012

Pages

23

Abstract

"Commentary" piece by Eric Uhl, attorney with Fisher & Phillips LLP, Portland, on the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. The advantages include increased productivity and job satisfaction, lower employee turnover, and reduced fixed expenses. The risks and challenges include the need to comply with state and federal laws governing overtime and workplace safety, to safeguard confidential and proprietary information, to carry out telecommuting policies without discrimination, and to implement policies regarding texting and driving.

Subjects

Telecommuting

Recommended Citation

Uhl, Eric, ""Commentary" piece by Eric Uhl, attorney with Fisher & Phillips LLP, Portland, o" (2012). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 5803.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/5803