Step

Request for a compressed working schedule

Responsible Party

Staff member

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Compressed working schedule requests should be submitted in writing to the staff member’s immediate supervisor and head of office.

Step

Review of request for a compressed working schedule

Responsible Party

Head of Office

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The immediate supervisor and head of office review each request on a case-by-case basis, with particular concern for ensuring adequate staff coverage.

Step

Discussion within unit/team 

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The unit/team meets to discuss set goals, work objectives and distribution of work.

Step

Approval 

Responsible Party

Head of Office

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The head of office decides on requests for a compressed working schedule.

Step

Communication of decision to staff member and unit/team

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The staff member on a compressed working schedule must be made aware that, due to the exigencies of service, he/she may be requested to resume normal working hours; 

Inform HR administrator.