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Remote work meets vacation: what employers need to know about ‘workation’


The combination of work and vacation may sound contradictory, but more and more employers are trialing ‘workation’ to make themselves attractive to employees seeking modern ways of working.

Workation refers to a combination of work and vacation and a good way for employers to be attractive especially for young talent. However the term, which has emerged online, is neither defined nor explicitly regulated under the laws of most jurisdictions. The practice can pose particular challenges for employers, as the employment laws of a minimum of two states must be taken into account.

The appeal of workation from the employee point of view is obvious, as it allows them to work from anywhere in the world without using their vacation days. Employers wishing to offer workation to employees can use this as a way of attracting and retaining talent through increased employee satisfaction, appreciation, effectiveness and trust. Employers are nevertheless advised – as always – not to create false expectations and to stay within applicable law.

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