UTC Telecommuting Guidelines

UT Policy HR0480 – Work Schedules establishes standards for work schedules which accommodate both the business needs of the University and, as feasible, employee requests. Alternate work schedules, such as telecommuting, may be developed and approved by administration in accordance with the UTC Telecommuting Guidelines. 

The UTC Telecommuting Guidelines provide standards for the establishment of telecommuting arrangements either requested by regular, temporary or student employees or when required by the University.

Telecommuting is defined as a work arrangement approved in advance in which an employee regularly, documented formally in an Ongoing telecommuting agreement, or Occasionally works at least part of their work hours off-campus from an alternative location. Ongoing and Occasional telecommuting arrangements are further defined in the UTC Telecommuting Guidelines. Approval of an Ongoing or Occasional telecommuting arrangement should be based on, without limitation, consideration of the factors outlined in the Telecommuting Arrangement Decision Guide. A formal telecommuting agreement form may not be required for Occasional arrangements, but supervisors are expected to set clear communication and performance expectations for employees during any period of remote work. 

The resources below are designed to provide the structure needed for effective implementation and operation of telecommuting arrangements. University administrators and employees are responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the UTC Telecommuting Guidelines. 

All telecommuting questions and approved agreements should be submitted to [email protected].