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Home office remains: What will change with the new law in 2025!
Find out which new regulations for home offices will apply from January 1, 2025 and what companies and employees have to consider.
Home office remains: What will change with the new law in 2025!
The world of work is facing upheaval because working from home is no longer just a temporary measure due to the corona pandemic. A new concept has become an integral part of everyday working life. In Upper Austria in particular, it is clear that companies are strategically relying on home offices. From January 1, 2025, a new telework law will come into force that will specify the regulations for working from home. Many companies, such as the technology service provider tractive and the Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich, have already introduced effective models that provide space for fixed home office days in everyday working life crown reported.
Home office – an indispensable component
The home office working model is not only very popular among employees, but is also considered advantageous by employers. According to a survey by karriere.at, 94 percent of employees support the possibility of working from home, while 88 percent of employers want to keep this option as any. With increasing interest, the job portal has even implemented a special “home office filter” to specifically present job offers with this type of work to searchers. There are currently almost a thousand jobs available in Linz that enable working from home, especially in the areas of IT, consulting, advertising and marketing, such as meinkreis.at reported.
But what do companies and employees have to consider when working from home? An ergonomically designed workplace at home is essential, emphasizes Reinhard Jäger from the occupational health service in Linz. The workplace should meet the same ergonomic standards as in the office in order to avoid health problems. In addition, employees should consider possible tax advantages, such as the home office allowance, which amounts to up to 300 euros per year. Accurate recording of home office days is of central importance in order to take advantage of these advantages.