UMW Telework Policy
Policy Notice: Telework and H1N1
In the case of the H1N1 pandemic, in addition to the normal goals, public health issues require that agencies do what they can to help limit the spread of the disease. Employees in direct contact with ill family members should stay at home and telework to the extent possible.
Employees who telecommute should keep track of their time to account for hours worked and hours not worked, for which leave will be required (or schedule adjustment if the agency’s policy permits). Just as when employees are working in the office, they should not have to track every personal activity that is infrequent and/or of short duration. Of course, interruptions that are frequent and/or of longer duration may prevent the employee from accomplishing any productive work and the employee should report de minimis work activities as time not worked.
UMW considers teleworking to be a viable alternative work arrangement in cases where the job requirements are best suited to such an arrangement. UMW may designate employees to work at alternate work locations for all or part of their workweek in order to promote general work efficiencies and meet operational needs. UMW may also designate vacant positions as “teleworking required” upon recruitment.
All teleworking, including short term arrangements for projects and medical accommodations, require the completion of a telework agreement.
The Telework Agreement is a written agreement between the employee and supervisor requiring them to adhere to applicable guidelines and policies. The telework agreement is not an employment contract and may not be construed as such. Under state policy, telework agreements may be terminated at the discretion of UMW. Advance notice to the employee is encouraged, but not required.
Telework Agreement Attachment A
Telework Agreement Attachment B
State Telework Policy: Department of Human Resource Management 1.61
Telework Resources
Do's and Don'ts of Teleworking
Considerations for Supervisors
Do's and Don'ts for Supervisors