{"id":40,"date":"2022-03-10T13:55:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T21:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/hybridwork\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:14:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:14:15","slug":"international-remote-work-for-staff-and-student-employees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/hybridwork\/telework-policies-and-agreements\/international-remote-work-for-staff-and-student-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporary international remote work policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

This policy applies to current UW staff and student employees temporarily remotely working abroad as well as UW employees hired into onsite international locations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Overview<\/h4>\n

UW employees are generally prohibited from working remotely from an international location on an ongoing basis. A registered, in-country legal presence is required for work to be performed lawfully in most countries outside the US. The UW does not have a registered legal presence in most countries due to the cost and legal complexities of establishing legal presence. In the countries where the UW does have legal presence, the ability for personnel to work remotely is tied to specific, university-related activities and the structure of the employment relationship varies based on the specific requirements of that country. Examples include the Rome Center and countries where UW is conducting global health research at the invitation of the foreign country.<\/p>\n

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Limited exceptions require advance approval<\/h4>\n

On an exception basis, a Vice President, Vice Provost, or other executive unit head may request approval for a UW employee to temporarily work from an international location when the international work is:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0required to perform their employment duties with UW, or<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0required as part of a grant or fellowship, or<\/li>\n
  3. due to extraordinary circumstances (e.g., emergent personal medical or family health situation) that requires a time-limited period at an international location during which time the employee will continue to perform their job duties.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Employees requesting approval of a temporary international remote work arrangement due to one of the above exceptions must complete the Office of Global Affairs\u2019 Remote Work Abroad Request form<\/a>. This form should also be used by units requesting to hire for positions that will be located abroad for a time-limited duration. Forms should be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the date the employee wishes to temporarily work from the international work location (or 4 weeks prior to the start date for new hires) unless their request is due to a sudden unforeseen emergency or if the employee is already out-of-country and cannot return due to circumstances out of their control.<\/p>\n

    Requests are reviewed by the Office of Global Affairs and other relevant units including UW Human Resources, Tax Office, Export Controls, and UW-IT.<\/p>\n

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    Duration of international remote work arrangements<\/h4>\n