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Welcome Telework Training for Managers. 2 Objectives Review Teleworker selection criteria. Review FLSA applicability to Telework. Review Telework reporting.
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Welcome
Telework Training for Managers
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Objectives
Review Teleworker selection criteria.
Review FLSA applicability to Telework.
Review Telework reporting requirements.
Identify skills necessary for effective management of Teleworkers.
Review Statewide Policy.
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Telework Defined
Telework is a management option that allows selected employees to perform some job tasks at home or another acceptable remote location for one or more days per week, month, or selected time period.
Telework may be used in combination with alternate work schedules.
Business decision.
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Employee qualities
Management support
Identified job
Alternate workspace
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Common Concerns
How will I know teleworkers are working?
How can I make sure that teleworkers are available when needed?
Do I have to allow employees to telework?
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Addressing Concerns
Use performance management guidelines.
Discuss expectations with employee.
Discuss outcomes following telework day.
Telework = management option.
Consider business needs.
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Learning Check
A good candidate for telework is an employee who:
A - Is a self-starter.
B - Is a good time manager.
C - Completes projects on time.
D – Has a job identified as eligible.
E - All of the above.
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Home Office and Safety (57-58)
Home workspace is extension of agency workspace.
Agency workspace rules apply to home workspace environment.
Employee signs certification.
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Home Office and Safety (13-15)
Office equipment
Information security
Fire safety
Avoid injury
Remember to take breaks.
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Learning Check
True or False?
- An employee should contact his/her supervisor if the employee is injured while teleworking.
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Learning Check
True
– If an injury occurs during teleworking hours, the employee shall immediately report the injury to the supervisor. Employee is covered under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation law.
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Telework Agreement
Telework requirement.
Outlines terms and conditions of teleworking.
Signed by employee and manager.
Review or renew at least annually.
(Attachment A of Manual.)
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Telework Agreement
Work Hours and Leave
Work Schedule and Work Status
Work Performance
Standards of Conduct
Supplies and Equipment
Liability
Inspections
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Learning Check
True or False
True
The Telework Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the telework arrangement and may be amended as needed.
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FLSA Considerations
Employee agrees to follow work schedule.
Manager adheres to FLSA rules on work hours.
Exempt = FLSA exempt.
Non-exempt = work hours, lunch followed.
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Telework Requirements
Did you sign these?
Agreement
Workspace Certification– Work Away Information Form (59)
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Statewide Policy Review
The Statewide Policy on Teleworking defines the guidelines and rules for the telework program.
Policy begins on page 40.
Refer to page 43. Item 7 Employee Participation.
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Statewide Policy Review
Eligible position
Eligible employee
Teleworker
Workspace and work hours
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Resources
www.spa.ga.gov Telework.
Training Manual, page 39.
Agency Coordinator
The Clean Air Campaign www.cleanaircampaign.org
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Review
Teleworker selection.
FLSA applicability.
Telework requirements.
Management of teleworkers.
Statewide policy.
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Congratulations! You have completed Telework training for Managers.
If you have questions, contact your Agency Coordinator
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