Please complete the form below to request telecommuting option or an alternate work schedule. For a complete policy visit the Charger Hub. Telecommuting: 1.    Current employees requesting formal telecommuting arrangements must have been employed for a minimum of 3 months or have an established agreement upon hire. Employees must have exhibited above average performance. 2.    Before entering into any telecommuting agreement, the employee and supervisor, with the assistance of the Human Resources department, will evaluate the suitability of such an arrangement paying particular attention to the following areas: a.    Employee Suitability – the employee and supervisor will assess the needs of work habits of the employee, compared to traits customarily recognized as necessary for successful telecommuters. b.    Job Responsibilities – the employee and supervisor will discuss the job responsibilities and determine if the job is appropriate for a telecommuting arrangement. c.    Equipment needs, work space design considerations and scheduling issues. d.    Responsibility for fulfilling all obligations for tax and other legal implications for use of the employee’s home based on IRS, state and local government restriction rests solely with the employee. 3.    An appropriate level of communication between the employee and supervisor will be agreed to as part of the process. There is value in periodic face-to-face meetings, and arrangements will be made for the employee to make regular office visits or teleconferences, as requested by Southwest Tech. The employee will be expected to participate in on-site activities (example: in-service), as required/requested by their supervisor or Southwest Tech. Alternate Work Schedule: The college recognizes that there may be situations where flexible work arrangements are appropriate. Alternate work arrangements offer other approaches to getting work done through non-traditional work hours. Employees and supervisors will make every effort to ensure schedules will not negatively impact other employees or the College’s service level. Alternate work arrangements are not appropriate for all employees or positions and are not intended to shorten an employee’s work hours per week. The normal workweek for all regular full-time employees, exempt (administration and faculty) and nonexempt (hourly) is 40 hours.