The information you need to know and the steps you need to take to learn if flexible work is right for you.
To evaluate whether remote work is right for you, we recommend you and your manager complete the below assessments, then discuss. The assessments and manager-to-employee conversations will help determine whether remote work is feasible.
Flexible Workers are responsible for compliance with all university security policies and practices.
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This policy change applies to all classified staff at George Mason University who utilize telework (which includes remote working, those teleworking as part of an approved Accommodation, Adjustment and Modification (AAM), and temporary telework of less than two weeks duration). This policy will take precedence over and supersede all prior university classified staff telework policies and forms. […]
The employee cannot launch this form. Employees should request their manger/ department head fill out the Fulltime Teleworker/ Remote Work Request Form (for remote workers outside of VA or outside of the U.S.).
You can use this chart to determine which form to fill out. Mason’s Flexible Work Agreement is designed to request Flextime, Compressed Work Schedule, Hybrid Telework, Fulltime Telework within the Commonwealth of Virginia, or a Combination of these flexible work types. The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Standard Telework Agreement is for Classified staff and is designed to request […]
Whether you are an employee or a supervisor, the first step is to review the policies, procedures, and agreements associated with Flexible Work. The next step is to develop a proposal and discuss it with your supervisor and/or department head. During the discussion, ascertain whether the arrangement is feasible and how it would impact the […]
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Yes. All flexible work agreements are valid for a maximum of 12 months. A flexible work agreement can be terminated at any time by a supervisor or the employee with reasonable notice. Three-month check-ins are encouraged to assess the status of the flexible work agreement.
Yes. Supervisors and employees can change or terminate a Flexible Work arrangement. If the employee wishes to modify or end a Flexible Work Agreement, the employee must provide at least 5 business days’ notice. Management will provide at least 5 business days’ notice if the Flexible Work Agreement is to be terminated. The first priority […]
Yes. Flexible Work is not mandatory, universal, nor an entitlement. The goal is to create a win-win situation that effectively balances the needs of the department and its employees. Flexible Work arrangements work best when they contribute positively to employees’ work/life balance, while not negatively impacting their productivity and availability. Supervisors need to assess the […]
