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title: "NOG 24. Homeworking scheme"
url: "https://help.clearcast.co.uk/en/article/nog-24-homeworking-scheme"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2024-04-11T15:42:19.412Z"
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# NOG 24. Homeworking scheme

#### Principle

Homeworking scheme advertisements must neither mislead the audience nor exploit the susceptibilities or credulity of those seeking work.

#### Definition

Homeworking schemes are employment opportunities requiring participants to make articles, perform services or offer facilities at or from home. Participants can be self-employed or employed by a business.

#### **Rules**

**24.1** Advertisements must not give a misleading impression of how homeworking schemes work or of the likely remuneration. Advertisements must make clear conditions, obligations or limitations that could reasonably be expected to influence a decision to participate in the scheme.

**24.2** No homeworking scheme may be advertised:

1.  **24.2.1** if a charge or deposit is required to obtain information about the scheme
2.  **24.2.2** Television only – if it involves a charge for raw materials or components or
3.  **24.2.3** Television only – if the advertiser offers to buy goods made by the homeworker.