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# Remote Work Policy
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**Effective Date:** January 2024
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**Last Updated:** March 2024
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**Applies To:** All full-time employees
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## Overview
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We believe in flexibility and trust. This policy outlines expectations for remote work arrangements to ensure productivity while maintaining work-life balance.
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## Eligibility
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All full-time employees who have completed their 90-day probationary period are eligible for remote work. Some roles requiring physical presence (e.g., office management, hardware engineering) may have modified arrangements.
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## Work Arrangements
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### Fully Remote
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- Work from anywhere within approved time zones
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- No requirement to visit office
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- Must attend quarterly in-person gatherings
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### Hybrid
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- 2-3 days per week in office
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- Flexible scheduling with manager approval
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- Core collaboration days: Tuesday and Thursday
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### Office-Based
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- Primary work location is company office
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- Occasional remote days allowed with notice
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## Expectations
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### Availability
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- Be available during core hours: 10 AM - 3 PM local time
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- Respond to messages within 2 hours during work hours
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- Block focus time on calendar if needed
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### Communication
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- Camera on for team meetings
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- Update Slack status when away
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- Share working hours in calendar
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### Workspace Requirements
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- Reliable internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps)
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- Quiet space for video calls
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- Ergonomic setup (we provide $500 home office stipend)
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### Security
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- Use company VPN for all work
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- Lock computer when stepping away
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- No work on public WiFi without VPN
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- Report lost devices immediately
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## Equipment
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Company provides:
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- Laptop (MacBook Pro or equivalent)
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- Monitor (up to 27")
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- Keyboard and mouse
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- Headset for calls
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$500 annual stipend for:
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- Desk and chair
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- Lighting
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- Other ergonomic equipment
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## Time Zones
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### Approved Time Zones
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- Americas: UTC-8 to UTC-3
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- Europe: UTC-1 to UTC+3
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- Asia-Pacific: UTC+8 to UTC+12
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Work outside approved time zones requires VP approval.
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### Async First
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- Default to async communication
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- Document decisions in writing
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- Use Loom for complex explanations
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- Reserve meetings for collaboration, not status updates
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## International Remote Work
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Extended stays (>30 days) in another country require:
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1. HR approval
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2. Tax implications review
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3. Legal compliance check
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4. Updated work agreement
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Some countries are not permitted due to legal/tax complexity.
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## In-Person Requirements
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### Mandatory Events
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- Annual company retreat (1 week)
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- Quarterly team gatherings (2 days)
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- Onboarding week for new hires
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### Travel
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- Company covers all travel expenses
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- Book through approved travel platform
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- Submit expenses within 30 days
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## Performance
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Remote work is a privilege maintained through:
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- Meeting deadlines and commitments
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- Responsive communication
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- Quality of work output
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- Team collaboration
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Performance issues may result in modified arrangements.
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## Manager Responsibilities
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- Regular 1:1 meetings (weekly recommended)
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- Clear goal setting and feedback
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- Inclusive meeting scheduling across time zones
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- Address isolation or burnout proactively
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## Questions
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Contact HR or your manager for questions about this policy. We review and update this policy annually based on feedback.
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