Peru amends its Telework Act: Key considerations

The Peruvian government has enacted Law 32102, which amends several provisions of Law 31572, or the Telework Act. This regulation, published in the Official Gazette on July 22, 2024, introduces amendments to articles 6, 11, 12, 21, and 23 of the original statute.

The key amendments include the following:

• Service interruptions: Time not worked due to verified power outages or internet service interruptions shall not be deducted from the teleworker's salary, and recovery of the lost time shall not be required.


• Risk assessment: Employers must evaluate the occupational hazards related to any change in the teleworker's regular workplace. This evaluation cannot be done unilaterally through self-assessment.


• Active breaks: Employers must include regular active breaks in the workday as a health and safety precaution.


• Confidentiality: Employers and teleworkers must establish conditions for removing confidential documents from company premises, clearly defining the worker's responsibilities.


• Mobility restrictions: Teleworkers are not permitted to leave their usual place of work or engage in personal activities during work hours unless justified. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, including termination of the telework arrangement.

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