DESAFIOS DO TRABALHO REMOTO: SEGURANÇA E SAÚDE NO HOME OFFICE NO ÂMBITO DO DIREITO TRABALHISTA

Abstract

This article examines the main challenges related to health and safety in remote work under Brazilian Labor Law, particularly after the consolidation of home office practices in the post-pandemic period. The study discusses ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial risks faced by remote workers, such as musculoskeletal disorders, anxiety, depression, and difficulties in disconnecting from work. It also analyzes the employer’s responsibility for ensuring adequate working conditions in the domesticenvironment, considering regulatory gaps in the CLT, the Regulatory Standards (NRs), and the changes introduced by the Labor Reform and Provisional Measure No. 1.108/2022. A qualitative, exploratory, and bibliographic approach was adopted, based on legal doctrine, legislation, and case law, with content analysis following Bardin. The results indicate the insufficiency of current regulations, especially regarding ergonomics, mental health, working hours, and labor inspection within the employee's home. The study concludes that effective protection of remote workers requires legislative improvement, institutional occupational health policies, and inspection mechanisms that reconcile privacy with safety, thereby ensuring dignified working conditions in the home office model.