From the employer's perspective, there can be risks if employees are taking hush trips. If your organization is based in Ontario and you take a trip within Ontario, that should be okay. But if you are in another country and you told customs it's a vacation, you may not be able to legally work there. Companies need to be aware of the legalities surrounding remote work in different jurisdictions.
When it comes to security, your company may have very strict rules around where data is stored and how it can be stored. If you go to an Airbnb, you may be using a WiFi password - but who else has that password? If you are bringing your assets somewhere, you have to protect those assets. There are potential risks concerning data security and asset protection that must be considered.
I think that all organizations need to have policies around remote and hybrid work. If there are hush trips happening, there's a chance that the employer hasn't explained the policies around working remotely. It's important for employers to build a culture of transparency and trust, ensuring employees understand proper procedures and expectations.
As an employee, you can reach out to HR and ask for the employee handbook, find out the policies and procedures. I would also do some investigations yourself about where you're going because you need to know, am I covered? I think communication is key—employees should feel comfortable discussing remote work plans with their managers.
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