The County has some helpful resources and training for supervisors managing remote employees.  For training resources, see the resources section of this program. The Learning Management system has videos on this topic from LinkedIn Learning.

The County wants to ensure our employees are safe, including when employees are working remotely.  Working remotely is similar to working in the office, it’s critical that you have a workstation that is ergonomically correct.  Our goal is to offer resources, tools, and support to make sure each employee is safe while working remotely.

Employees required to work remotely (essential remote work), are eligible to receive an annual stipend to assist in ensuring employees are appropriately prepared to work effectively and efficiently remotely.  Not all employees that are working remotely will receive a remote work stipend.  Employees that receive the remote work stipend are employees that are required to work remotely and do not have for all or a portion of their scheduled hours a County provided physical location.

International Remote Work

Working remotely from an International location is not currently supported by Larimer County. When an employee works internationally, it is difficult to comply with international employment law, as well as, international payroll requirements. Larimer County does not have the capacity to have international employment compliance.

The Remote Work Program allows employees to work at a worksite other than a County office or other County location for all or part of their work week. Larimer County considers remote working to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. 

The objectives of the remote work program are to:

Employees working remotely are expected to ensure they have appropriate equipment to work at home.  The appropriate equipment, furniture and consumables will depend on the work the employee performs and the employees needs.  The section on employee safety and ergonomics will help and employees determine all necessary technology, and furniture.  Additionally, the employee and the supervisor will be able to best determine requirements of the position or job based on the duties performed.

Mandatory Remote Work

Employees required to work remotely will complete the remote work application upon hire or upon designation of their position or job as mandatory remote work by the Decision Maker.

Voluntary Remote Work

Either an employee or a supervisor can suggest remote work as a possible work arrangement.  Final approval for remote work is given to the Decision Maker of the Department/Office.