Compensation for Injuries and Diseases in the course of Employment when Working at Home

Abstract

Employers must cover their employees, including those working at home, with workers’ compensation insurance under the Labor Standards Act. At present, the competent authority has not yet released criteria for the recognition of accidents in the course of employment while working at home. There is also no accumulation of judgments rendered by the labor standard inspection bodies and courts regarding this matter. Thus, we should consider various topics, including the interpretation of injuries and diseases in the course of employment and personal activities while working at home. This paper examines injuries and diseases in the course of employment that occurred while working at home, regarding a teleworking guideline and other resources, and suggests preventive measures.