336 NEWSLETTER 2021 remotely due to the nature of the job, as well as the employee and other determined criteria, and notifies the response in writing within 30 days. If agreed, a remote working relationship is established by signing an agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation. During the evaluation of this request by the employer, it is required to act in conformity with the obligation of equal treatment, as well. As per Article 6 of the Regulation, if the remote working is to be applied to the whole, or part, of the workplace for compelling reasons, the employee’s request or approval does not have to be sought for the transition to remote working. Procedures and Principles of Remote Working Form and Context of Agreement Employment agreements with regard to remote working are made in writing. The agreement includes the description of the work, the method of conducting the work, the duration and the place of work, matters regarding salary and payment, working tools to be provided by the employer, equipment and the obligations regarding protection of the equipment, communication between the employee and the employer, and provisions regarding general and special working conditions. Arrangement of Working Environment If necessary, arrangements regarding the location of remote working is completed prior to commencement of the work. The method of coverage of the costs arising from such arrangements is determined jointly by the employee and the employer. Therefore, it is important to clearly include these regulations in the agreement to be signed with employees who work remotely. Supply and Usage of Equipment and Work Tools; Coverage of the Production Costs Pursuant toArticle 7 of the Regulation, the employer must provide the equipment and work tools required for the production of goods and services, unless otherwise agreed in the remote working agreement. The principles of usage, maintenance and repair conditions of the
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