With workplaces across the nation reopening for business, many employers are evaluating whether temporary telecommuting policies can work in the long term for some employees. There are many reasons why telecommuting may be a desired option at this time, such as enabling busy workplaces to enact social distancing rules by keeping a portion of the workforce home, helping working parents meet childcare obligations, and providing an accommodation to employees who still cannot return to the workplace because of health concerns.
