Common use of Non-standard Work Schedules Clause in Contracts

Non-standard Work Schedules. a. The parties recognize that there may be occasions where either the College or the employee may desire that a non-standard work schedule be arranged for a particular employee for some length of time. A non-standard work schedule is a regular schedule that differs from the norm of that particular position. Non-standard schedules are not considered permanent. b. A supervisor may create a non-standard work schedule for employees in the department to meet department or College goals. The supervisor may set such non-standard schedules for employees in the department, taking into account department and College needs as well as employees’ personal considerations. c. Employees may propose non-standard work schedules to their supervisor. The employee must give a written proposal to her/his supervisor indicating the nature of the schedule and expected duration. The supervisor will respond in writing within fifteen (15) days of the request, with notice to the Union. Any denial of the request will include a reason for the denial, and any such denial shall not be arbitrary or capricious. The supervisor may also set a limit on the number of employees in her or his department who have a non- standard schedule. In such a case, the supervisor will meet with her or his department to discuss the impact of the limit and consider, where appropriate, rotation of non-standard schedules. d. Once a non-standard schedule has been implemented, the supervisor may adjust or cancel such schedule after due consideration for an employee’s needs or personal situation and, in such case, will provide notice to the employee(s) affected and the Union.