performance standards as otherwise required, and supervisors/managers
will be expected to use the same performance review criteria that were
previously applicable.
• Employees who propose a telecommuting agreement should ensure a safe
and suitable workspace that is appropriately confidential and free of
distractions and interruptions that may interfere with work. Where
applicable, telecommuters will need to find ways to maintain a distinct
separation between work activities and personal activities.
• All telecommuting work arrangements are subject to ongoing review and
may be terminated at any time, by either party.
• All terms and conditions of employment with the City, e.g. duties,
responsibilities, benefits, salary, etc., remain unchanged as a result of the
telecommuting arrangement.
V.
Telecommuting Agreement
Any employee eligible for a telecommuting arrangement will be required to sign
a Telecommuting Agreement prior to beginning remote work. A Telecommuting
Agreement is not a contract of employment. Either the employee or the City may
terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without notice and/or cause,
unless stated in HR policies and procedures. Any violation of the City’s telecommuting
policy or the individual Telecommuting Agreement may result in removal of the
employee from the teleworking program and/or may result in other disciplinary action
up to and including termination.
If the Telecommuting Agreement is terminated, employees are required to
promptly return to the regular City workplace and schedule within four (4) working days.
If they elect not to return as requested, and do not report to work within four (4) working
days, they will be subject to disciplinary action and/or be considered to have voluntarily
terminated their employment.
The City will not be held responsible for costs, damages, liabilities, or losses
incurred by the teleworker resulting from or arising out of the Telecommuting
Agreement.
VI.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The City may consider telecommuting as a type of reasonable accommodation
under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) for qualified employees with disabilities.
Consideration shall be made on a case-by-case basis and between the employee, the
Department Head and HR or designee in order to determine whether telecommuting
may be a reasonable accommodation that would allow the employee to perform the
essential duties of their job position. Regardless of whether a telecommuting
arrangement is provided as a reasonable accommodation, all other criteria applicable to
this policy will apply.
VII.
Responsibilities
A. Department Head/Manager or Supervisor:
1.
Determine whether the employee is a good candidate for
telecommuting. Consider factors such as, but not limited to,