FreelanXRemote onboarding checklist
Twenty steps that make a remote hire productive and confident, from the parcel that arrives before day one to the 90-day review.
Step by step
- 1Tick each item as you go: your progress is kept in this browser.
- 2Open the detail under an item when you need the why.
- 3Copy the checklist into your project tool to share it with the team.
Watch-outs
What changes from one country to another, with the legal source.
Written evidence of essential terms must be given, at the latest on the first day for some terms.
Nachweisgesetz § 2(1)The written statement of particulars is due on or before day one.
Employment Rights Act 1996, s 1Teleworkers have the same rights to health and safety as office workers; employers assess the home workstation.
Framework Directive 89/391/EEC; European Framework Agreement on Telework 2002Teleworking is set by a collective agreement, a charter or individual agreement; the employer bears the costs of telework where agreed.
Code du travail L1222-9 to L1222-11Key employment terms must be given in writing within 14 days of the start of employment.
Employment Act 1968, s 95AEmployers must give new employees the Fair Work Information Statement before or as soon as possible after they start.
Fair Work Act 2009, s 125Legal references checked on 15 Oct 2026. Rules change: check the source before you rely on it.
Questions people ask
How long should onboarding last?
Plan 90 days: a well-prepared first week, then objectives reviewed at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Every template is free to read and copy: no sign-up, no email, no download.