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.
