OSHA' regulations
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not
have any regulations regarding telework in home offices. The agency issued a directive in February
2000 stating that the agency will not conduct inspections of employees' home offices, will not hold
employers liable for employees' home offices, and does not expect employers to inspect the home
offices of their employees. If OSHA receives a complaint about a home office, the complainant will be
advised of OSHA's policy. If an employee makes a specific request, OSHA may informally let
employers know of complaints about home office conditions, but will not follow-up with the employer
or employee.