SCHEDULE 26 - HOMEWORKING POLICY
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ABOUT THIS POLICY
1.1
We support homeworking in appropriate circumstances either occasionally (to respond to specific circumstances or to complete particular tasks) and in some cases on a regular (full or part-time basis). In addition, occasional or permanent homeworking can, in certain circumstances, be a means of accommodating a disability and can be requested as a means of flexible working under our Flexible Working Policy. This policy sets out how we will deal with requests for homeworking, and conditions on which homeworking will be allowed. If you are allowed to work from home you must comply with this policy.
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1.3
This policy covers all employees, officers, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, casual workers and agency workers.
1.4
This policy does not form part of any employee's contract of employment and we may amend it at any time.
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HOMEWORKING ARRANGEMENTS
2.1
There are a number of circumstances in which the ability to work from home on an occasional or temporary basis may be of benefit to you:
(a) when a dependant becomes unwell or arrangements for their care break down at short notice;
(b) when, despite being fit to work, travelling to the office is difficult (for example, due to recovery from an injury such as a broken leg);
(c) when public transport has been disrupted (for example by the weather or by a strike, that affects your travel arrangements); or
(d) when a quiet, uninterrupted work environment will assist in dealing with a backlog of administrative tasks or in writing reports to a deadline.
2.2
In these circumstances working at home can be authorised by your line manager where, in their opinion:
(a) you have work that can be undertaken at home; and
(b) working at home is cost-effective and any increase in work that may be passed to your colleagues as a result is kept to a minimum.
2.3
You may want to vary your working arrangements so that, either permanently or for a fixed period, you work from home for all or part of your working week. Any request to work from home must meet the needs of our business as well as your needs.
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APPLYING FOR HOMEWORKING
3.1
After successful completion of your probationary period, you can make an application for homeworking which will be considered on its merits. However, not all roles and not all jobs are suitable for homeworking.
3.2
A request for homeworking is unlikely to be approved, on either an occasional or permanent basis if:
(a) you need to be present in the office to perform your job (for example, because it involves a high degree of personal interaction with colleagues or third parties or involves equipment that is only available in the office);
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