N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:6-2.8A

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 4A:6-2.8A - COVID-19 Temporary Telework Program: State service

(a) Appointing authorities may establish a temporary telework program to accommodate operational and/or employee needs during the COVID-19 public health emergency and for 30 days after the end of EO 103, consistent with the STATE OF NEW JERSEY MODEL COVID-19 TEMPORARY TELEWORK GUIDELINES.

(b) An appointing authority may limit participation in a COVID-19 Temporary Telework Program to selected groups of job titles, work units, and/or work locations to accommodate operational needs.

(c) Civil Service Commission assigned workweeks for affected titles of 35 or 40 hours, shall be retained.

(d) Establishment, modification, or termination of a COVID-19 Temporary Telework Program shall not become effective without the approval of the Chairperson or designee. Requests for these actions shall be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the proposed effective date to the Chairperson or designee and shall include:

1. Justification that relates the requested action to operational and employee needs;

2. Statement of impact on services to the public or agency clientele;

3. Details of the core time, flexible time, and meal periods;

4. Groups of job titles, work units, and/or work locations to be covered by the program;

5. Procedures governing employee participation in the program that are consistent with the STATE OF NEW JERSEY MODEL COVID-19 TEMPORARY TELEWORK GUIDELINES;

6. Approval procedures for individual telework participation and a sample copy of the Telework Agreement;

7. Provisions for giving employees 10 working days' notice of termination of their participation in the program;

8. Monitoring and evaluation procedures; and

9. Name, address, and telephone number of the program administrator.

(e) An appointing authority may authorize a complete or partial temporary suspension of the COVID-19 Temporary Telework Program if required by operational needs. Within 10 days of the suspension of the program, the appointing authority shall submit to the Chairperson or designee a fully detailed justification and specify the duration of the suspension.

(f) Appointing authorities should consult with affected negotiations representatives concerning the COVID-19 Temporary Telework Program before implementation.

(g) A description of an appointing authority's COVID-19 Temporary Telework Program and the procedures for application shall be made available to employees upon request.

(h) Overtime compensation for employees in the COVID-19 Temporary Telework Program shall be regulated in the same manner as for all other employees.

N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:6-2.8A

Modified by Executive Order No. 103(2020) 52 N.J.R. 1797(a), effective 9/2/2020.