HERE TO STAY, BUT IN WHAT FORM? Researching the potential of cross-border telework in the digital economy
HERE TO STAY, BUT IN WHAT FORM? Researching the potential of cross-border telework in the digital economy

Author(s): Silke Maes
Subject(s): Human Resources in Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: EUROPEUM - Institut pro evropskou politiku
Keywords: teleworking; home-office;
Summary/Abstract: Despite the uptake of various forms of telework (fully remote, hybrid and workcations), there is currently no bespoke status for employees wishing to work remotely across member state borders. This brings various challenges with respect to social security and taxes and creates hindrances for both employees and employers in cross-border situations. In light of such administrative obstacles and disadvantages, companies either decide to prohibit telework altogether or do it in a way that places significant administrative burdens on the worker. This is a missed opportunity. First, the lack of regulation targeted at facilitating cross-border telework hampers the completion of a true Digital Single Market with freedom of labour and services. Second, several studies have pointed to the advantages that more cross-border telework can provide for employees, employers, and the EU economy as a whole. Second, several studies have pointed to the advantages that more cross-border telework can provide for employees, employers, and the EU economy as a whole.

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