Teleworking General Information
REV. 09/12 | 10-11-090 J
Teleworking is a voluntary, alternative work arrangement available for Edmonds Community College employees. This
usually means working at home from 1-3 times a week on an on-going basis. Teleworking can also be more informal,
such as periodically working from home for a short-term project or on the road during business travel. Other informal,
short-term arrangements may be made for employees on family or medical leave, to the extent possible for the
employee and the College, and with the consent of the employee’s health care provider, if appropriate.
Teleworking does not change the basic terms, expectations, and conditions of employment with the College. It is
a work alternative, rather than a reward, and is intended to enhance productivity, creativity, employee satisfaction
and/or reduce operating costs. The Designated Alternative Worksite Agreement may not be permanent and may be
modied or terminated if it is determined that the College and/or employee needs are not being met. All teleworking
arrangements are made on a case-by case-basis, focusing on the business needs of the College’s operations and the
College’s mission and goals.
Telework Feasibility Review
Employee and supervisor should work through the following assessment before approving a telework plan.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a permanent employee of the College
• Must have successfully completed probationary period (unless a waiver has been secured)
• Must be approved on a case-by-case basis depending upon job function, customer service, supervisory duties,
and other job related considerations.
Work Product Assessment
Use the current job description and performance criteria in completing this part of the assessment.
Evaluating/monitoring work product
• Is there an adequate method of evaluating productivity?
• Can tasks be clearly dened?
• Can clear objectives be set?
• Can specic time frames be established?
• How will the work be measured?
• Employees must be able to account for work done while teleworking. Supervisors are encouraged to have
employees use the Telework Log that is available on the HR website for this purpose. The log is not required
by HR, but is a resource for supervisors and employees to measure work.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Which aspects of the employee’s work are unpredictable and need immediate attention?
• How will these situations be handled when the employee is teleworking?
In Person Contact
• What amount of face-to-face communication is needed to perform assignments?
• What is the impact of the employee’s not being available for in-person communication with clients and co-
workers?
Communication
• What impact, if any, will teleworking have on timely communication with clients?
• What impact, if any, will teleworking have on timely communication between employee and other sta?