Telecommuting Practice Directive
Policy Number
336.1
Authority:
UW System Policy 1228
Objective:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, as part of an evolving workforce and reflective of both the labor marketplace and an interest in maximizing operational efficiency, seeks to expand flexibility in working arrangements for our employees.
Statement
Telecommuting arrangements are permitted when approved by the employee and their immediate supervisor with notice of the agreement provided to the appropriate Vice Chancellor or designee; when it is feasibly that an employee could fulfill their job duties from an alternate location for the period covered by the arrangement; and when the telecommuting arrangement does not disrupt the operations of the University. Telecommuting arrangements may also be initiated by the employer for any legitimate business purpose.
Procedures
Policy History
Approval Date: August 25, 2021