To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Adopt Resolution approving a New Countywide Telework Policy
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) adopting a Telework Policy
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100), ARPA Fund (3232), All county funds
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt has a commitment to fostering a professional work environment where all employees are treated fairly, impartially, and with respect. Human Resources is in the process of creating and updating countywide policies to further this commitment. This process includes collaboration with all county departments and involved labor groups. Countywide policies provide a valuable resource to clearly establish conditions of employment at the County of Humboldt, rights and protections of employees, and the procedures to follow related to each topic.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board adopted an Interim Policy for Remote Working in response. This policy has been in place since March of 2020 but was adopted as an emergency measure without detailed policies and procedures. A permanent policy on telecommuting (i.e., teleworking) has been drafted by Human Resources and shared with department heads and labor groups (Attachment 2). In consideration of the ongoing pandemic and shifts in the workforce, the proposed teleworking policy is brought for your Board's approval. This policy proposes detailed guidance on when telecommuting is appropriate and how the process and procedures will operate.
Teleworking is a flexible work arrangement that allows eligible County of Humboldt employees to work in a designated alternative work location other than their primary work location, as approved by their department head or designee. Teleworking is a cooperative arrangement between employees and their employing department based on both the position and the empl...
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