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Telework is becoming increasingly prevalent. Since exposures in the psychosocial work environment is associated with higher risks for cardiovascular disease (66), all-cause coronary heart disease (67), burnout (68), depressive symptoms (69) and chronic low back pain (70), the results presented here helps clinical practicians to assess health risks among teleworkers. Objectives The aim of the study are to determine to what extent pre–COVID-19 experience of telework was associated with perceived psychosocial working conditions (PWCs; job demands, social support, and influence at work) during the COVID-19 pandemic among white-collar workers in Sweden and to determine to what extent the association depends on demographic factors, organizational tenure, and amount of computer use. Methods Cross-sectional questionnaire data from 603 white-collar workers were collected October to December 2020 in an industrial company. Results In general, telework experience was not significantly associated with PWCs. Women who began teleworking because of COVID-19 reported more job demands than women not teleworking. For those who began teleworking because of COVID-19, managerial support increased with age. Conclusions In general, telework experience was not associated with PWCs, but telework due to COVID-19 may have influenced PWCs differently depending on gender and age.