Section 4: Teleworking

I.-Without prejudice to the application, where applicable, of the provisions of this code protecting homeworkers, telework refers to any form of work organisation in which work that could also have been carried out on the employer’s premises is carried out by an employee away from these premises on a voluntary basis using information and communication technologies. A teleworker within the meaning of this section is any employee of the company…

In addition to his obligations under ordinary law towards his employees, the employer is obliged with regard to the teleworking employee: 1° Inform the employee of any restrictions on the use of computer equipment or tools or electronic communication services and of the penalties for failure to comply with such restrictions; 2° To give the employee priority to occupying or returning to a non-teleworking position that corresponds to his or…

In exceptional circumstances, such as the threat of an epidemic, or in cases of force majeure, teleworking may be considered as an adaptation of the workstation made necessary to ensure the continuity of the company’s activity and the protection of employees.