What is the difference between a telecommuting arrangement and a flexible work arrangement, and do I need to apply for them separately?
Telecommuting arrangements reflect a change in the location where work is performed (typically the employee’s home residence), whereas flexible work arrangements reflect a change in work hours/schedule. For summer-only arrangements, employees were able to request changes to their work location and hours using the same paper form. The university’s established telecommuting (Administrative Policy 3342-6-01.3) and flexible work arrangement (Administrative Policy 3342-6-01.2) policies are two separate policies that have their own unique request processes and forms associated. Employees wishing to participate in both telecommuting and flexible work arrangements must request these arrangements separately via the request process outlined for each policy.