Policy No.: 5056 Board Approved: September 21, 2021 Reviewed or Revised:
Note: The policy will go into effect January 1, 2022
Telework Policy
Telework is a mutually agreed upon arrangement between Hagerstown Community College and an employee where the employee works at specified times at a location other than a traditional campus setting, such as a home office. In appropriate circumstances, telework is a viable, flexible work option that can benefit the College and its employees, but telework is not possible for all positions, nor is it right for all employees. Certain positions, including but not limited to those responsible for providing in-person teaching or customer service, and those requiring on- site presence, are not suitable for telework. The President of the College will determine which positions are suitable and eligible for telework. Only employees who reside in DC, MD, PA, VA, and WV are eligible for telework. Whether a particular eligible employee may telework will depend on the business needs of the College and its various departments. In addition, an employee must have a demonstrated record of satisfactory performance to be approved for telework. Teleworking arrangements must be approved in writing by an employee’s supervisor, area Vice President, and Human Resources. Telework arrangements may be approved on an indefinite basis, or for a limited term such as for a particular project, or on a trial basis. Employees will be expected to have a physical presence on campus when required by the College. Once approved, a telework arrangement may beended by the College or the employee at any time. Decisions regarding the approval, denial, or revocation of telework arrangements will be made fairly, equitably, and based on work-related factors. Employees who are teleworking must continue to adhere to all College policies and procedures while working remotely, including but not limited to, the College’s non-discrimination, anti- harassment, and non-retaliation policies. This also includes compliance with College policies and procedures regarding the security of the College’s confidential information, data, and information systems. Teleworkers must adhere to their agreed upon schedules and maintain consistently good performance levels as determined and evaluated by their supervisors. Teleworkers must be reachable by during their normally scheduled business hours by phone, email, or text just as if they were in the office in person. Telework requires an employee to have a high-speed broadband internet connection through a reputable provider for the duration of telework arrangement. Phone service via landline or mobile device is also required. The employee is responsible the cost of the internet and phone service. The use of personal office and computer equipment may be required to telework based on College inventory levels. Preventative maintenance, repair, relocation, and replacement of personal equipment are the responsibility of the teleworker. All other costs associated with the
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