远程办公

常见问题

• 哪些分类有资格享受这项福利?

  • 远程办公 is only feasible for those job duties that can be performed away from 校园. 看到 远程办公政策及协议[DocuSign] 

• 处于试用状态的人是否符合资格?

  • It is not recommended, as training and acclimation to the office culture may be critical 在早期阶段.

• Can telecommuting be made part of a hiring package?

  • No. An employee should sign an offer letter first, then have a future discussion with 他/她的相应管理员. It will be then be upon management's discretion to determine if the business operations of the department/college allow for telecommuting.

• Is occasional telecommuting (1 or 2 random days per month) allowable?

  • It is not recommended, as the Telecommuter must sign a 远程办公 Agreement that specifies the length of the agreement as well as the telecommuting schedule. 特别的 instances due to reorganization circumstances are to be determined by the appropriate 管理员.

• Is 一个 day per week as the usual telecommuting agreement allowable?

  • 是的. A Telecommuter must sign a 远程办公 Agreement that specifies the length of the agreement as well as the telecommuting schedule.

• Can an MPP with staff supervision duties telecommute?

  • These will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the employee’s appropriate 管理员 副校长兼院长. 适当的管理员会考虑 all relevant factors with regard to the request, including, but not limited to, the suitability of the position for telecommuting as well as analyzing risk factors associated 与远程办公. Generally, supervisors should be located with those they are supervising.

• Can a condition for approving telecommuting be that the employee has above satisfactory or exceptional work performance as reflected in evaluations?

  • 是的. 管理 has the discretion to determine if telecommuting is feasible based 关于操作需求和性能. 远程办公 is not suitable for all employees 和/或位置. 远程工作者必须是自我激励的. 他们的工作职责 must have minimal requirements for face-to-face daily supervision, and they must have demonstrated conscientious observance of work hours and productivity requirements.

• Would certain days be off limits 对远程办公 (such as regular department staff meeting days,division meeting days, campus wide event/meeting days)?

  • 是的. A specific work schedule will be stated in the Telecommuter’s Agreement, which includes that exceptions will be made when an employee’s attendance is required for 办公室活动/会议.

• Would it be wise to do a telecommuting trial to see how it goes, say for 3 months?

  • Pilot or temporary programs may be helpful in determining what type of arrangements 将是最有效的.

• Are there differences in how exempt and n一个xempt employees are treated with regard 对远程办公?

  • 是的. Non-exempt employees must be available during department work hours and their 时间是按小时计算的. A non-exempt Telecommuter shall not work overtime without prior written approval from 他/她的相应管理员. 免除员工 are expected to complete their work and should be available during business hours 的操作.

• Is sick time treated differently since a person could work from home while taking 照顾生病的孩子、父母或自己?

  • No. 远程办公 is not a substitute for dependent care, medical leave, or caring 一个生病的家庭成员. Telecommuters are expected to perform the full functions 以及它们的位置描述范围. Telecommuters are required to make arrangements for dependent care during the agreed-upon work hours.

• How is the home environment determined to be safe, adequate, etc.?

  • The Telecommuter completes and signs a self assessment form. 远程办公者应 designate an off-site work space that is quiet, free of distractions, and kept in a clean, professional, and safe condition, with adequate lighting and ventilation.

• How is a workplace accident handled if a person is working from home?

  • The Telecommuter is covered by Workers’ 补偿 and he/she must report the accident immediately to 他/她的相应管理员. 这与下面的过程相同 在校园. The University has a right to conduct an on-site inspection of the work space in the event of a Workers’ 补偿 claim.