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97 <br />SECTION 36 37– WORKFLEX POLICY <br /> <br />The City of Little Canada supports a work environment that enables work-life balance. Workplace <br />Flexibility, or Workflex, can help the organization retain valuable employees and reduce turnover costs <br />by providing a way for staff to more effectively meet the demands of their work and personal <br />responsibilities. By allowing this flexibility, employee engagement can be enhanced while <br />simultaneously increasing productivity and decreasing stress. <br /> <br />In order to participate in the Workflex program, an employee’s work and responsibilities must be <br />conducive to a flexible work arrangement without causing significant disruption to performance and/or <br />service delivery. The employee is expected to continue to perform all duties as assigned. <br /> <br />Exceptions to this policy: <br /> <br />Accommodations - The policy does not cover specific accommodation requests related to injuries or <br />workers compensation. If an employee has a qualified accommodation request to be made, they must <br />speak with HR and their Supervisor about the specific accommodation. <br /> <br />Occasional/Special Circumstances – This policy does not apply or limit occasional use of a modified <br />schedule or telecommuting for special circumstances. Those decisions should continue to be made on <br />a case- by-case basis with supervisors and the City Administrator. <br /> <br />This policy is not an entitlement; it is not a city-wide benefit; and it in no way changes the terms and <br />conditions of employment with the City. The employee’s salary, benefits and work status will not <br />change as a result of this agreement. Department Heads or the City Administrator may discontinue <br />schedules approved in accordance with the policy at any time. <br /> <br />Policy Guidelines: <br /> <br />This policy applies to full-time (FT) and regular part-time employees and provides guidelines when <br />considering or requesting Workflex within your department or division. <br /> <br />Types of Workflex: <br /> <br />Below are the types of Workflex covered by this policy: <br /> <br />A. Flextime: A 40-hour workweek is completed but there is flexibility in establishing arrival and <br />departure times. Days of the workweek may have varying start and end times, but the pattern <br />should recur predictably over each workweek. Department heads identify a core set of hours in <br />which some or all employees must be present. <br /> <br />B. Flexible Work Hours: Employees work a set weekly schedule, work 8-hour days with start/end <br />times varying from the standard City Hall work schedule of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.