Telecommuting Update ▸ Flexible Work Opportunity ▸ Non-faculty positions ▸ Exceptions- ▸ Performance Issues ▸ Presence critical during standard work hours

Telecommuting Update ▸ Voluntary ▸ No change in employee’s compensation or benefits ▸ Dependent on the operational needs of the department

Telecommuting Update Requirements ▸ Dept– Telecommuting Program ▸ Telecommuting Agreement with Employee ▸ Telecommuting Work Plan with Employee ▸ Supervisor and employee –training

Telecommuting Update Generally ▸ 1-2 days per week ▸ At home ▸ Defined Tasks ▸ Clearly Measurable Results ▸ Not available for all positions

Telecommuting Update 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

Telecommuting Update Approval Process: ▸ Supervisor, Employee, Dept Head. HR ▸ 3 month Trial Period ▸ Review every 6 months

Telecommuting Update ▸ 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

Telecommuting Update DISCUSSION