Eligibility for the Formal Program Sample Clauses

Eligibility for the Formal Program. Consistent with the parties' goals of fostering a family-friendly workplace, all employees are eligible to participate in the Flexiplace program if the following criteria are met: X. Xxxxxxx a sufficient amount of the employee's work, in fact, can be performed at an alternate worksite. It is understood that the accomplishment of the Agency's mission is paramount. While supervisors and managers are encouraged to be progressive in regard to reengineering or restructuring how their offices operate or the manner in which they assign work, there is no contractual obligation or requirement on management to do so to accommodate an employee's request to participate in Flexiplace. B. The employee will be available and accessible to supervisors, co-workers, and customers at all times while performing work at an alternate worksite. C. The employee's most recent performance evaluation is at least Fully Successful and the employee has demonstrated an ability to work alone and without face-to-face supervision. D. There are not conduct problems that would cause management to be concerned about the employee's trustworthiness or dependability. E. Coverage of office functions (see Section 4). F. Costs of such an arrangement: The parties recognize that costs or cost savings in technology, equipment, and telecommunications are considerations in decisions regarding participation in Flexiplace arrangements. While it is expected that Flexiplace will require some costs, the costs involved may be too much to finance an employee on Flexiplace. G. Technology/equipment needs: The parties recognize that existing and evolving technology(ies) may allow or prevent an employee from participating in the Flexiplace program. The employee may need access to specific equipment and/or will use the telephone extensively on Flexiplace days. Such technology/equipment may include: * Long distance telephone * Telephone usage (other than long distance) * High speed telephone usage (e.g., ISDN) * Computer or typewriter assigned to the employee's home * Computer software * Modem and possible additional computer usage * Modifications to the central computer to allow employees to dial in * Equipment maintenance and repair * Remote technical assistance * Replacement of damaged or lost equipment * Fax capability * Internet service provider Section 4: Coverage of Office Functions A. Management will continue to have responsibility for seeing that the mission of the Department is carried out. Each office will...