Hybrid and Remote Work Policy
Workplace policy for employees of Workplace Rights Advocacy. Posted for transparency with staff and applicants.
Purpose
Workplace Rights Advocacy recognizes that flexible work arrangements can improve productivity, efficiency, responsiveness, and work-life balance. The Firm therefore permits eligible employees to work remotely or in a hybrid capacity, subject to the operational needs of the Firm and client matters.
General policy
The Firm operates primarily through a remote and hybrid work structure. Employees are generally not required to report to a physical office on a daily basis unless otherwise directed by management or necessitated by case-specific obligations.
Employees are expected to remain available, responsive, and capable of performing all assigned duties during working hours regardless of physical location.
Required in-person appearances
Although the Firm maintains a flexible work environment, employees may occasionally be required to attend certain in-person proceedings or events, including but not limited to:
- Court appearances;
- Depositions;
- Mediations;
- Arbitrations;
- Trial preparation sessions;
- Client meetings;
- Witness meetings; and
- Other litigation-related proceedings or operational meetings deemed necessary by the Firm.
Such appearances are considered an essential function of litigation-related positions.
Scheduling and notice
The Firm will attempt to provide reasonable advance notice for required in-person appearances whenever practicable. Employees are expected to maintain sufficient flexibility and availability to attend litigation events and court obligations as required by their assignments.
Professional expectations
Employees working remotely or in a hybrid arrangement remain subject to all Firm policies, including policies regarding confidentiality, responsiveness, billing/timekeeping requirements, productivity expectations, professionalism, and document management procedures.
Employees are responsible for maintaining an appropriate and professional work environment that allows for confidential communications, reliable internet access, and uninterrupted participation in meetings, hearings, and client communications.
Modification or revocation
Hybrid and remote work arrangements are discretionary and may be modified, suspended, or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance concerns, staffing requirements, client obligations, or operational considerations. Nothing in this policy creates a contractual right to permanent remote work.