Alternative Work Program. (AWP). The Alternative Work Program (AWP) is an agreement between the District, Local 2428 and the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa as follows:
Alternative Work Program. A. The District has established an Alternative Work Program (“Program”) that allows an employee to voluntarily work their assigned work days or a portion thereof remotely.
B. Permission to participate in the Program must be approved by the employee’s immediate supervisor or Department Manager and Executive Manager. Management will not unreasonably deny the employee’s request. If denied, the manager shall provide justification for the denial to the employee.
C. Management and the participant shall create a schedule that conforms to the work days and work week as set forth in the CBA.
D. In order to maintain accountability and ensure work efficiency, management and the participant shall develop a written work plan which contains metrics and deliverables for which the participant is responsible while participating in the Program. This written work plan is subject to change by management, in consultation with the participant, from time to time as needed.
Alternative Work Program. A. The District has established an Alternative Work Program (“Program”) that allows an employee to voluntarily work their assigned work days or a portion thereof remotely.
B. Permission to participate in the Program must be approved by the employee’s immediate supervisor or Department Manager and Executive Manager. Management will not unreasonably deny the employee’s request. If denied, the manager shall provide justification for the denial to the employee.
C. Management and the participant shall create a schedule that conforms to the work days and work week as set forth in the CBA.
D. In order to maintain accountability and ensure work efficiency, management and the participant shall develop a written work plan which contains metrics and deliverables for which the participant is responsible while participating in the Program. This written work plan is subject to change by management, in consultation with the participant, from time to time as needed.
E. Participant shall remain available by phone, pager, or e-mail during the work hours established between management and participant.
Alternative Work Program. A. The District will establish a Pilot Program for AFSCME Administrative members to test an Alternative Work Program (Program) that would allow an employee to voluntarily work their assigned work days or a portion thereof from their residence.
B. The Program shall be available no later than ninety (90) days after ratification of the contract through the Human Resources Department using the guidelines as described below. The Program shall be executed for an initial test period of ninety (90) days. Once the Program is completed, it will be evaluated within thirty (30) days by the Manager of Human Resources and if the Program is determined to be effective, it will be made available to AFSCME members whose classifications are appropriate for participation in the Program.
C. Permission to participate in the Program must be approved by the employee’s Department Manager and Executive Manager. Management will make a reasonable effort to accommodate the employee’s request.
D. The Program shall establish a schedule to be determined between management and the participant. Such a schedule will conform to work days and the work week as set forth in the CBA.
E. Participant shall remain available by phone, pager, or e-mail during the work hours established between management and participant.
F. Participant shall furnish and maintain all computer and workstation equipment. Management may incur additional costs if they require specialized equipment or software. Any such additional costs must be approved by the Manager of Human Resources.
G. No District work, functions or assignments shall suffer or become less productive as a result of an employee’s participation in the Program.
H. To ensure uninterrupted service delivery and operational efficiency, participating employee should make any necessary arrangements for scheduled and unscheduled meeting or events that might occur during the work week.
I. In the event it becomes necessary to suspend or alter the Program, every attempt shall be made to provide the participating employee with reasonable notice.
