Common use of Alternative Work Scheduling Clause in Contracts

Alternative Work Scheduling. Departments Heads may establish voluntary departmental alternative work scheduling programs, which shall be in compliance with the guidelines below that address public service needs and departmental needs, and that takes into account represented employee preferences. Alternative work schedules may only be used in those circumstances where in the judgment of the department head all requirements for the provision of public service, public access, and economical staffing are met; no increase in overtime costs are incurred; and internal and external contact needs are fulfilled. Staggered work schedules may be established by each department head. One or more of such schedules must include the normal schedule of the department or division so that the department or division is open for business as expected by others. Represented employees may initiate requests to work alternate work schedules, including staggered work schedules, subject to the approval of the department head. Such requests will be responded to in a timely manner, normally within thirty (30) calendar days. In the event of a dispute regarding requests for alternate work schedules, the Department Head and the Union shall meet with the City Administrator to attempt agreement. City Administrator’s determination shall be final. Alternative work scheduling, including staggered work schedules, may be canceled at any time for any or all affected departmental represented employees by the department head.

Alternative Work Scheduling. Departments ‌ Department Heads may establish voluntary departmental alternative work scheduling programs, which shall be in compliance with follow the guidelines below that address public service needs and departmental needs, and that takes into account represented employee preferences. Alternative work schedules may only be used in those circumstances where in the judgment of the department head all requirements for the provision of public service, public access, and economical staffing are met; no increase in overtime costs are incurred; and internal and external contact needs are fulfilled. Staggered work schedules may be established by each department head. One or more of such schedules must include the normal schedule of the department or division so that the department or division is open for business as expected by others. Represented employees may initiate requests to work alternate work schedules, including staggered work schedules, subject to the approval of the department head. Such requests will be responded to in a timely manner, normally within thirty (30) calendar days. In the event of a dispute regarding requests for alternate work schedules, the Department Head and the Union CMEA shall meet with the City Administrator to attempt agreement. City Administrator’s determination shall be final. Alternative work scheduling, including staggered work schedules, may be canceled at any time for any or all affected departmental represented employees by the department head. The parties will follow the related Administrative Instruction regarding Alternative Work Schedules.

Alternative Work Scheduling. Departments Department Heads may establish voluntary departmental alternative work scheduling programs, which shall be in compliance with follow the guidelines below that address public service needs and departmental needs, and that takes into account represented employee preferences. Alternative work schedules may only be used in those circumstances where in the judgment of the department head all requirements for the provision of public service, public access, and economical staffing are met; no increase in overtime costs are incurred; and internal and external contact needs are fulfilled. Staggered work schedules may be established by each department head. One or more of such schedules must include the normal schedule of the department or division so that the department or division is open for business as expected by others. Represented employees may initiate requests to work alternate work schedules, including staggered work schedules, subject to the approval of the department head. Such requests will be responded to in a timely manner, normally within thirty (30) calendar days. In the event of a dispute regarding requests for alternate work schedules, the Department Head and the Union CMEA shall meet with the City Administrator to attempt agreement. City Administrator’s determination shall be final. Alternative work scheduling, including staggered work schedules, may be canceled at any time for any or all affected departmental represented employees by the department head. The parties will follow the related Administrative Instruction regarding Alternative Work Schedules.