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▸ Flexible Work Opportunity▸ Non-faculty positions

▸Exceptions-▸Performance Issues▸ Presence critical during standard work hours

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▸ Voluntary

▸ No change in employee’s compensation or benefits

▸ Dependent on the operational needs of the department

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Requirements▸Dept– Telecommuting Program

▸Telecommuting Agreement with Employee

▸Telecommuting Work Plan with Employee

▸Supervisor and employee –training

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Generally

▸1-2 days per week

▸At home

▸Defined Tasks

▸Clearly Measurable Results

▸Not available for all positions

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Telecommuting Program at discretion of Dept Head

▸Identify functional positions▸Work independently▸Provide lap top for employee▸Supervisor and employee—training▸Specific Work assignments▸Measurement of work assignments▸Method of recording and approving time

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Approval Process:

▸Supervisor, Employee, Dept Head. HR

▸3 month Trial Period

▸Review every 6 months

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▸ Rights or benefits provided under the employee’s collective bargaining agreement between UMass Boston and the employee labor unions are neither enhanced nor abridged by the implementation of a telecommuting arrangement.

▸ Worker’s Comp benefits for job-related accidents apply

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DISCUSSION