Remote work has become a common part of many employees' work lives. But do you know your rights when you want to work from home? Let's look at the key information.

Who Can Request Remote Work?

In 2025, all employees have the legal right to request remote work. However, there are three groups of employees with special status:

These groups are entitled to a written justification if their request is denied.

How to Submit a Request

1.  The request must be submitted in writing
2. It should include:

What Can the Employer Do?

The employer has the right to assess the request and:

The employer must respond to the request within 4 weeks, and in justified cases, this period can be extended to 8 weeks.

Reimbursement of Costs for Remote Work

Information on reimbursement of costs for remote work can be found in our separate article HERE.

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