RE: Should I furnish computer?

["Bissell, Johanna" <Johanna -dot- Bissell -at- ASAMRA -dot- HOFFMAN -dot- ARMY -dot- MIL>]

Diane Evans says:

Although it seems like the company should pay for at least part of Bob's
computer or DSL line, he is not paying any commuting costs.  He also has the
flexibility to work whichever eight hours a day he wants.  It seems that
this is a very good trade-off. <snip>

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Diane,

He may not be paying for commuting but that is nothing compared to the
financial benefits they have from him working at home. Too many people
presume that working from home only benefits the employee...but that's
another discussion.

Others,

I think there are two separate issues. The first is the DSL vs. ISDN. If the
company is paying for the line, installation, and other necessary equipment
(modem, software, etc.), then Bob has no reason to fight this. (Bob, you
should look into what your transmission speeds will be to make sure it won't
be too much of a decrease and if it is, bring this up to your boss.)

The second issue is the use of his personal computer, which other posters
already gave several reasons for concern: taxes, software/hardware support
and repair, liability, etc. so I won't go into that. I just wanted to point
out that it's two separate problems.

Finally, play the disability card last but research it now. If you are
working at home solely because of your disability I believe they need to
provide you with the same level of equipment and resources (as much as
possible) as their standard employees. However, do your research. It may
help to make a copy of the Disabilities Act and highlight the areas that
apply to you before you subtlety drop it off with your boss.

Hannah Bissell
SI-ECC - Technical Writer

"...because life is too short to waste it whining."

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