Telecommuting Guidelines Telecommuting Guidelines Telecommuting, or allowing an employee to fulfill job responsibilities at a site other than their primary business location during a part of their scheduled hours by using modern information technology instead of travel, can both accommodate the needs of the employees and benefit Emory University. Telcommuter Characteristics Home Environment Equipment Consideration Performance Management Timekeeping and Reporting Telecommuting Principles Telecommuting is a privileged and voluntary arrangement between supervisor and employee, and is based on the needs of the job, work group and organization, and the employee's past and present levels of performance. Telecommuting does not change the basic terms and conditions of employment with Emory, nor the compensation, benefits or workers' compensation benefits available to the employee.
Telecommuting generally occurs on a part-time basis.
Full-time telecommuting is permissible only when essential and justified. Telecommuters will have regularly scheduled work hours agreed upon with their supervisors and will be assessable during off-site hours. Equipment and telecommunications devices and expenses provided by the University will vary by job and be determined by the supervisor with input from the employee and guidance from the Information Technology Division. Telecommuters may be expected to provide equipment ranging from as little as phone, paper and pencil to as much as computer, modem, printer, data line and fax machine. The department, at the supervisor's discretion, may assist employees in such purchases.