DAS acknowledges that the Telework Work Plan document which it posted is NOT a required document, it was a sample document. A work plan in general is a required element of the Telework process, but the Telework Work Plan document sighted was only a sample, it was not a mandatory document.
As the telework program rolls out, we are trying to organize any denials so we can bring them forward for review by the Telework Committee. Any A&R member denials should be sent to the A&R telework email address: telework@andr.org and cc’d to the SEBAC telework email address of teleworksebac@gmail.com. Please include in the email a copy of the application forms and include any stated or written reason for the denial. This will begin the appeal process.
We are also able to appeal unreasonable delays in the application/approval process. For this initial starting phase, anyone who submitted their application prior to June 21st and has not received an approval/denial by July 10th, please notify us at the above email addresses along with your:
- application forms
- proof of your submittal date
- any follow-up communications to/from your manager
Going forward (beyond this initial start-up phase), an unreasonable delay would generally be any determination taking longer than two weeks time from date of submittal.
The rights obtained under this agreement are not limited to a managers personal feelings regarding Telework. If any A&R employee/supervisor is being instructed to hold-off or simply deny requests in a manner that is inconsistent with the Interim Telework agreement, please follow your directives, however, memorialize the instructions given to you by email to your supervisor/manager (e.g., "You have instructed me to X, please correct my understanding if in error") and inform us via the telework@andr.org address along with the memorialized instructions. This would include any directives that encourage members to either not apply or to apply for only 1 day rather than 2.