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SECTION 35 – WORKFLEX POLICY The City of Little Canada supports a work environment that enables work-life balance. Workplace Flexibility, or Workflex, can help the organization retain valuable employees and reduce turnover costs by providing a way for staff to more effectively meet the demands of their work and personal responsibilities. By allowing this flexibility, employee engagement can be enhanced while simultaneously increasing productivity and decreasing stress. In order to participate in the Workflex program, an employee’s work and responsibilities must be conducive to a flexible work arrangement without causing significant disruption to performance and/or service delivery. The employee is expected to continue to perform all duties as assigned. Exceptions to this policy: Accommodations - The policy does not cover specific accommodation requests related to injuries or workers compensation. If an employee has a qualified accommodation request to be made, they must speak with HR and their Supervisor about the specific accommodation. Occasional/Special Circumstances – This policy does not apply or limit occasional use of a modified schedule or telecommuting for special circumstances. Those decisions should continue to be made on a case- by-case basis with supervisors and the City Administrator. This policy is not an entitlement; it is not a city-wide benefit; and it in no way changes the terms and conditions of employment with the City. The employee’s salary, benefits and work status will not change as a result of this agreement. Department Heads or the City Administrator may discontinue schedules approved in accordance with the policy at any time. Policy Guidelines: This policy applies to full-time (FT) and regular part-time employees and provides guidelines when considering or requesting Workflex within your department or division. Types of Workflex: Below are the types of Workflex covered by this policy: A. Flextime: A 40-hour workweek is completed but there is flexibility in establishing arrival and departure times. Days of the workweek may have varying start and end times, but the pattern should recur predictably over each workweek. Department heads identify a core set of hours in which some or all employees must be present. B. Flexible Work Hours: Employees work a set weekly schedule, work 8-hour days with start/end times varying from the standard City Hall work schedule of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.