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Telecommuting Guidelines UW-Eau Claire recognizes the value and benefit of telecommuting. In the furtherance of this recognition, UW-Eau Claire works for the development and implementation of telecommuting in appropriate work environments. Telecommuting is a flexible, voluntary work option that allows employees to work a portion of a normal work week/pay period at an alternative work site on a regular basis as agreed upon in writing between the individual and UW – Eau Claire for a specified period of time. UW-Eau Claire believes extending the work place is a viable alternative work arrangement in certain instances. This voluntary telecommuting program is intended to be an innovative work option that benefits the University as well as the employee. Telecommuting is a cooperative arrangement between the employee and the employer. It is not a basic right of all employees. A telecommuting arrangement is based on the needs of the University and on the employee’s past and present levels of performance. Telecommuting does not apply to employees who: work at home on a short-term basis work at home as either a temporary or permanent reasonable ADA accommodation. This policy does not apply to faculty, instructional academic staff, graduate assistants, or LTEs. It is applicable to administrative and professional academic staff and classified staff. Telecommuting is allowed within the U.S. only. Telecommuting is a management tool allowing for flexibility in work options. It does not change the basic terms and conditions (including compensation and benefits) of employment. This voluntary telecommuting policy does not limit the right and ability of the University to require employees to work at alternate work sites. Employee Selection Criteria and Conditions A formal written request must be initiated by the employee. The unit director/department chair will review the telecommuting request and will consider the unique circumstances of each reques