Equipment and Work Environment a) All telework and remote work employees are required to utilize Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), to include peripherals, for official use and authorized purposes only. Participating employees must protect GFE and information, and to use equipment and information only for official government purposes as described in this Agreement and in accordance with procedures established in the Federal Information Resources Management Regulation and related regulations and policies. Budget permitting, the Employer agrees to provide, service, and maintain all approved government furnished equipment and peripherals as necessary for telework and remote workers to fulfill their employment duties and responsibilities.
b) The Employer is not responsible for operating costs, home maintenance, or any other incidental costs to the employee (e.g., utilities, or internet costs). Employees on telework and remote work will be provided reasonable and necessary supplies such as paper, ink, toner, etc. for supervisor approved government furnished peripherals. Employees should follow appropriate Agency request procedures to procure office supplies. Incremental utility costs associated with working at an alternate worksite location will not be paid by the Employer. Potential savings to the employee resulting from reduced commuting, meals, etc. may offset any incidental increase in utility expenses. Exceptions apply only where the personal expense directly benefits the Government, e.g., business related long distance or toll calls on the employee’s personal phone where alternatives are not made available. Costs associated with the copying of work-related materials, fax charges, express mail, etc., require prior approval and will be reimbursed according to Agency procedures. Employees participating in the telework program should complete duties such as these while at the official duty station, to the extent possible.
c) The use of GFE for unauthorized official international travel overseas (outside the Continental United States (OCONUS and US Territories)) is considered high risk to the USDA and is not allowed. All telework and remote work employees will comply with the USDA policy for international travel. The Parties agree that USDA furnished mobile devices and removable media that is used domestically shall not be used while on international travel, unless the Employer has documented approval for the use of this equipment. When USDA authorizes such use, the Employer will provide...
Equipment and Work Environment. The BCGEU agrees to maintain VDT equipment and the work environment in accordance with standards established by the Ministry of Labour.
Equipment and Work Environment. The BCGEU agrees to maintain VDT equipment and the work environment in accordance with standards established by the Workers' Compensation Board publication "Working with Video Display Terminals" or more stringent standards if adopted by the Workers' Compensation Board.
Equipment and Work Environment. The Fort Alcohol and Drug Services Society agrees to maintain video display terminal equipment and the work environment in accordance with standards established by the Ministry of Labour.
Equipment and Work Environment. The Employer agrees to maintain VDT equipment and the work environment in accordance with standards established by the Ministry of Labour.
Equipment and Work Environment. (a) Budget permitting, the Employer agrees to acquire, service and maintain any government issued equipment for approved telework requests. Employees may use their personal computer and peripheral equipment as long as they conform to Agency standards and protocols. The Employer also agrees to reimburse employees for reasonable business related long distance telephone calls. Participating employees agree to protect government owned equipment and information, and to use equipment and information only for official government purposes as described in this Agreement and in accordance with procedures established in the Federal Information Resources Management Regulation.
(b) The government is not responsible for operating costs, home maintenance, or any other incidental costs to the employee (e.g., utilities). Employees on telework are entitled to reimbursement for authorized expenses while conducting government business. Incremental utility costs associated with working at an alternate work site will not be paid by the Agency. Potential savings to the employee resulting from reduced commuting, meals, etc. may offset any incidental increase in utility expenses. Exceptions apply only where the personal expense directly benefits the Government, e.g., business related long distance or toll calls on the employee’s personal phone. Cost associated with the copying of work-related materials, fax charges, express mail, etc., will not be reimbursed by the Agency unless written approval has been given in advance. Employees participating in the telework program should be completing duties such as these while at the official duty station, to the extent possible.
Equipment and Work Environment. The B.C. Dairy Improvement Services agrees to maintain VDT equipment and the work environment in accordance with standards established by the Ministry of Labour.
