In summary, the policy allows the potential for employees in positions that are conducive to remote work to do so periodically up to one day per week. In addition, alternative schedules may be developed. To be eligible for this benefit the following items must be completed:

 

  1. Job description must be updated by direct supervisor and director and sent to HR via the ticket system: https://portgamblesklallam-humanresources.freshdesk.com/support/home. The job description must include a statement that reads one of the following:

 

“This position is eligible for routine remote work of up to one day per week. The schedule must be discussed with and approved by supervisor and director and may be subject to change depending on role and department need.”

 

“This position is eligible for situational remote work as needed. The schedule must be discussed with and approved by supervisor and director and may be subject to change depending on role and department need.”

 

“This position is eligible for alternative scheduling. The schedule must be discussed with and approved by supervisor and director and may be subject to change depending on role and department need.”

 

  1. Complete or update a remote work plan, or alternative schedule, signed by your supervisor, director, and administrative director and forward to HR. (form attached to this email)
  2. Complete the remote work guidance course in Tovuti. (Please contact Danno at dannoi@pgst.nsn.us to inform her of what employees in your department will needs access to the course.)
  3. Review Teams use instructions here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/get-started-with-microsoft-teams-b98d533f-118e-4bae-bf44-3df2470c2b12.

 

Remote work requirements:

  1. Be readily available and responsive during your regularly scheduled hours. Plan to use vacation or sick leave for time you are not working (outside of breaks).
  2. Actively engage in utilizing Teams features while working remotely. Status, chat, groups, meetings, etc. 
  3. Enter “remote work” for all time worked remotely (hourly and salaried employees). This will allow us to track the use of the remote work benefit. (This leave type will be visible in Paycom soon.)
  4. Hourly employees complete the time tracking spreadsheet and email to supervisor at day end. (spreadsheet attached to this email)
  5. Salaried employees send project update email to include key highlights, tasks updates, and other relevant updates at day end.