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Policy Areas

Telecommuting

1

Step

Request telecommuting

Responsible Party

Staff member

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

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

2

Step

Review of request for telecommuting

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.

3

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.

4

Step

Approval

Responsible Party

Head of Office

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

The head of office decides on requests for telecommuting.

5

Step

Communication of decision to staff member and unit/team

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

The staff member telecommuting must be made aware that, due to the exigencies of service, he/she may be requested to resume normal working arrangements;

Inform HR administrator.