Home Office Worker Falls Off Chair and Will Receive R$ 30,000 from Company for It in Brazil

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 07/02/2025 at 15:58

Updated on 07/02/2025 at 16:00

Trabalhador em home office recebe R$ 30 mil de indenização após cair de cadeira inadequada; caso destaca dever das empresas em garantir ergonomia.

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In an episode that alerts to the risks of home office, a telemarketing employee was compensated R$ 30 thousand after suffering a fall due to an inadequate chair provided by the company.

In recent years, the remote work model, known as home office, has become a common practice in Brazil, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

This modality has brought various advantages, such as flexibility and time savings, but it has also raised important questions about the responsibility of companies regarding the health and safety of employees outside the corporate environment.

Recently, a case drew attention to the legal challenges of home office.

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Employer Responsibility in Home Office

Judge Mirella D’arc de Melo Cahú, from the 4th Labor Court of João Pessoa/PB, emphasized that, by authorizing the home office regime, the employer assumes the responsibility to ensure the safety and health of employees, including the guarantee of an ergonomic work environment, even outside the company’s premises.

In the case in question, the company did not prove to have conducted any evaluation of the complainant’s work environment, nor did it provide ergonomic equipment, such as an adequate chair for telemarketing work, constituting negligence on the part of the company.

The Importance of Ergonomics in Remote Work

Ergonomics is essential to prevent injuries and ensure the well-being of workers.

In the home office environment, it is crucial for companies to guide and provide the necessary equipment so that employees can perform their duties safely.

This includes suitable chairs, desks at the correct height, and equipment that meets the specific needs of each activity.

The lack of attention to these details can lead to accidents and health problems for which the company may be held responsible.

Legislation and Precedents on Accidents in Home Office

Brazilian labor legislation equates remote work to in-person work concerning rights and duties.

Article 6 of the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) establishes that there is no distinction between work performed on the employer’s premises and that executed at home, provided the prerequisites of the employment relationship are present.

This means that accidents occurring during home office can be considered work-related accidents, with the same legal implications.

In another case, the 1st Labor Accident Court of the Capital, in São Paulo, denied the request for accident benefit to an employee in remote work who fell at home, injuring his right wrist.

The decision considered that there were insufficient elements to characterize the accident as work-related, highlighting the importance of evaluating each situation individually.

Obligations of Companies in the Remote Work Regime

With the growing adoption of home office, it is crucial for companies to establish clear policies and provide guidance to employees on how to set up a safe work environment at home.

Moreover, they should provide necessary equipment and conduct periodic assessments to ensure that working conditions are adequate.

The failure to comply with these obligations may result in liability for accidents and occupational diseases.

For specialists, the case of the man who received compensation after falling from a chair at home highlights the importance of the responsibility of companies to ensure the safety of employees, even in the home office regime.

It is essential for employers to be attentive to remote working conditions, providing the necessary resources and appropriate guidance to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of their employees.

Home Office Worker Falls Off Chair and Will Receive R$ 30,000 from Company for It in Brazil

In an episode that alerts to the risks of home office, a telemarketing employee was compensated R$ 30 thousand after suffering a fall due to an inadequate chair provided by the company.

Employer Responsibility in Home Office

The Importance of Ergonomics in Remote Work

Legislation and Precedents on Accidents in Home Office

Obligations of Companies in the Remote Work Regime

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Home Office Worker Falls Off Chair and Will Receive R$ 30,000 from Company for It in Brazil

In an episode that alerts to the risks of home office, a telemarketing employee was compensated R$ 30 thousand after suffering a fall due to an inadequate chair provided by the company.

Employer Responsibility in Home Office

The Importance of Ergonomics in Remote Work

Legislation and Precedents on Accidents in Home Office

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