The University shall not provide office furniture. Generally, a telecommuter will provide their own telephone service, however departments may chose to pay for alternative or additional service. Generally, a telecommuter will provide his or her own computer equipment and software. University computer modem usage is limited to 14 hours per week. If work from home requires heavy computer use, telecommuters or their departments must buy modem access via commercial provider, departmental sponsored modem pool, or other evolving solutions approved by the university s Telecom and Network Service Departments.
Teleconferences are acceptable methods for meetings.
The criteria for evaluation of the telecommuter s performance shall be the same as for on-site employees. Classified and non-exempt employees shall fill out time sheets indicating actual hours worked each day with breaks and meal periods taken as appropriate. Classified employees shall be covered under all provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Because the employee s home work space is an extension of the university, the telecommuting employee is covered by workers compensation insurance during the course and scope of employment, during the approved work schedule, and in the designated work location. The telecommuter is responsible for immediately informing his or her supervisor of any work-related injury or illness.