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Responsibility for fulfilling all obligations regarding tax and other legal implications for the
business use of the teleworker's home based on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state
and local government restrictions rests solely with the teleworker.
Work hours while teleworking shall be specified by the Department Head or designee and
shall be adhered to consistent with the Ordinance Code, applicable Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) or Resolution, and the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA). No teleworker shall incur overtime hours without prior authorization. Teleworking
schedules may be subject to revision as deemed appropriate by the department.
Requests for leave (including vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, etc.) shall comply
with departmental policy and county ordinance.
All teleworkers shall be available by telephone and/or computer as specified by the
department, with anticipated 15-minute call back times. Teleworkers may be required to
report to the County worksite when directed by the department. Such change in schedule
does not constitute temporary reassignment and is not subject to mileage reimbursement.
Teleworkers shall perform only County related work as specified by their supervisor during
scheduled teleworking work hours.
Provision and Maintenance of Equipment
Because this program is voluntary, teleworkers are responsible for providing basic
business equipment at the teleworking site. This includes any furniture, fixtures, printer,
telephone, internet, and telephone access that may be required to perform work while at
the teleworking site. The cost of providing the basic equipment listed above shall be borne
by the teleworker. Maintenance of such furniture and equipment shall be the responsibility
of the teleworker. The department may provide additional selected equipment on an
exception basis upon approval of the Department Head or designee.
Equipment supplied by the County will be maintained by the County. The County accepts
no responsibility for damage or repairs to teleworker-owned equipment. The teleworker
shall sign an inventory of all County property and agrees to take appropriate action to
protect the items from damage or theft. Upon termination of employment all County
property will be returned to the County, unless other arrangements have been made.
Minimum equipment requirements
At a minimum, the teleworking site must have the following equipment available and in
good working order: high speed internet connection; a telephone that is available during
teleworking hours; a desk or table suitable for performing assigned work; a chair that
meets the ergonomic requirements of the teleworker; and any other equipment required
to ensure a safe and ergonomically correct workspace.
Supplies
Any County supplies provided to a teleworker such as paper, pens and letterhead shall
only be used for authorized County work. Unused quantities must be returned to the
department upon completion of the teleworking agreement.
Teleworking site inspection
A representative from the County may make on-site visits to the teleworking site for the
purposes of conducting County business and/or ensuring that the worksite is safe, free of
hazards and in compliance with this policy. A representative may also make on-site visits
when appropriate to inspect, retrieve or repair County property. There would be a 48-hour
notice provided to the teleworker for said site inspections.