Home Based Work. 63.1 The diverse nature of work conducted in the ACTPS lends itself to a range of working environments. From time to time workplaces will include work undertaken in the field and in the home.
63.2 Home-based work, on a regular basis, is a voluntary arrangement that requires the agreement of both the Agency and the employee. The Chief Executive will consider requests by employees for Home-based work, having regard to operational requirements and the suitability of the work.
63.3 In determining appropriate home based work arrangements, the Chief Executive and employees will consider a range of matters, including:
(a) appropriate and effective communication with office based employees;
(b) the need to ensure adequate interaction with colleagues;
(c) the nature of the job and operational requirements;
(d) privacy and security considerations;
(e) health and safety considerations;
(f) the effect on clients; and
(g) adequate performance monitoring arrangements.
63.4 Home based work arrangements may be terminated by the Chief Executive on the basis of operational requirements, inefficiency of the arrangements, or failure of the employee to comply with the arrangements.
63.5 An employee may terminate home-based work arrangements at any time by giving reasonable notice to the Chief Executive.
63.6 There may also be occasions where it is appropriate for an employee to work from home on an ad hoc basis. In these circumstances, arrangements to work from home are to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis between the employee and the supervisor/manager.
63.7 The Agency will provide home computing facilities where an employee and the employee’s supervisor/manager agree there is a need for such facilities. Provision of equipment by the Agency will be subject to occupational health and safety requirements and to an assessment of technical needs by the supervisor/manager.
Home Based Work. Home based work arrangements may be agreed between the Employer and an Employee on a case by case basis.
Home Based Work. 12.4.1 An employee who enters into a Home-based Work arrangement shall be treated in accordance with the University’s Home-based Work Policy.
Home Based Work. E7.1 The diverse nature of work conducted in the ACTPS lends itself to a range of working environments. From time to time workplaces will include work undertaken in the field and in the home.
E7.2 Home-based work, on a regular basis, is a voluntary arrangement that requires the agreement of both the head of service and the employee. The head of service will consider requests by employees for home based work, having regard to operational requirements and the suitability of the work.
E7.3 In determining appropriate home based work arrangements, the head of service and the employee will consider a range of matters, including:
3.1 appropriate and effective communication with office based employees; E7.
3.2 the need to ensure adequate interaction with colleagues;
Home Based Work. The diverse nature of work conducted in the ACTPS lends itself to a range of working environments. From time to time workplaces will include work undertaken in the field and in the home.
Home Based Work. (a) With the prior agreement of the Centre, an employee may, for an agreed period, perform part of their duties at home.
(b) A home based work agreement for an employee to perform duties at home must be determined and must set out: • the days and hours of work, and the range of duties, to be performed at the Centre’s premises and at the home based work site, provided that duties are performed at the Centre’s premises at least one day a week; • the equipment, materials and facilities to be provided by the Centre and any agreement as to ownership and maintenance of these; • the equipment, materials and facilities to be provided by the employee and any agreement as to the Centre’s contribution to the cost of providing or maintaining these; • an initial trial period of no more than three months; • the duration of the arrangement and the date of renewal and further review; • the Centre’s statutory obligations for ensuring the health and safety of the employee while undertaking home based work and the employer’s obligation to maintain appropriate and relevant levels of insurance; • the right of the employee or the Centre to terminate the arrangement with suitable notice; • the right of the Centre, Workcover and other nominated persons or organisations to inspect the employee’s home based work site, and limits to that right; • the methods of communicating to the employee all decisions or developments within the Centre or other information which is relevant to the employee; and • any other relevant matter.
Home Based Work. (1) By agreement between the employer and the employee, flexible work arrangements may be available that provide the opportunity for an employee to work from home for agreed periods of their normal week.
(2) In determining whether an employee may work from home, the decision is to be based on a proper assessment of the work-related requirements of the health service involved and identified employee requirements. This will include consideration of:
(a) The effect the decision will have on client service and other workplace relationships;
(b) The suitability of the particular position to this type of arrangement;
(c) Whether implementation of the arrangement will be cost neutral; and
(d) Whether or not the proposal generally meets the requirements of the employer’s policy on working from home.
(3) The employer and the employee are both responsible for meeting occupational safety and health standards at the employee’s home workplace.
(4) The employee must maintain, at all times the security, integrity and confidentiality of the employer’s intellectual, informational and physical property.
Home Based Work. B24.1 The diverse nature of work conducted in the ACTPS lends itself to a range of working environments. Employees may be supported to undertake hybrid work which may include work undertaken in the field and in the home or other agreed alternative location.
B24.2 Home-based work, on a regular basis, is a voluntary arrangement that requires the agreement of both the head of service and the employee. The head of service must consider requests by employees for home based work, having regard to operational requirements and the suitability of the work.
B24.3 In determining appropriate home based work arrangements, the head of service and the employee must consider the following range of matters:
B24.3.1 Appropriate and effective communication with office based employees. B24.
Home Based Work.
B24.1 Details of home based work for employees covered by this Agreement are contained in clause V5.
Home Based Work. 18.1. The Secretary (delegate) may agree to an employee working from home. PM&C will meet the cost of supplying and maintaining necessary equipment and materials. Details are in the Home Based Work Guidelines.
