Dependents simply present too many distractions for successful home work. Participation is voluntary. During the course of the telecommuting contract, if participants do not want to continue for any reason, they can return to the regular office environment, subject to space availability. Telecommuting is a management tool - not a benefit or right. It is an alternative method for meeting the needs of the organization.
Managers retain the same discretion they have over any other assignment.
This means a manager retains the right to determine who should be considered for participation. In addition, the manager can stop the arrangement if, for any reason, it is not working. There are a number of costs associated with telecommuting. Telecommuters may need access to a state or privately-owned personal computer, a modem and the software required to telecommute. It may also be necessary for each state agency to develop a telecommuting support infrastructure and to train personnel to support telecommuters.