Employer Liability & Staff Wellbeing While Working From Home

As we enter the ninth month of restrictions following the Covid-19 outbreak, employer liability around working from home and employee wellbeing have become two critical areas of concern.

I was delighted to sit down with one of Ireland’s most well-respected voices in employment law, Richard Grogan, Partner at Richard Grogan & Associates, to discuss what employers really need to consider when managing remote teams.

🎥 Watch the full interview here: Employer Responsibilities Interview with Richard Grogan

What You’ll Learn in This Interview

Richard Grogan outlines the legal obligations employers face when staff are working from home, including:

Health and safety responsibilities under Irish law
The importance of ergonomic assessments and risk evaluations
Recording working hours and avoiding “out-of-hours” work claims
Managing insurance risks and staff compensation
Ensuring proper data protection and cybersecurity in remote setups

🔗 Explore Capella’s remote ergonomic risk assessments – Learn more

Reducing Risk and Employer Liability When Employees Work Remotely

Failing to take proactive steps can lead to serious consequences—from legal claims to costly insurance issues. Employers now need to:

✔ Review remote working policies
✔ Conduct home workstation assessments
✔ Keep clear records of hours worked
✔ Train staff on cybersecurity and compliance

How Capella Helps You Manage Employer Liability Working From Home

At Capella, we support employers through:

Remote home office risk assessments
Compliance consultation and ergonomic training
Wellbeing strategies tailored for hybrid teams
Redesigning office environments to support flexible work

📌 Need to assess your remote workforce setup? Contact Capella today