Requests for Flexplace Arrangements. When an Employee's current job assignment can be performed at an alternate site within the State of Colorado other than the designated State work location, they may request a FWA that allows them to work remotely at a flexplace for all or part of the work week. To be eligible for a flexplace, the alternate site must have adequate workspace and be free from safety and fire hazards. Employees working at a flexplace shall apply the State Entity’s security safeguards and document retention policies and the State Entity shall provide the necessary security means, methods and support in the same manner as in the regular office in order to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, loss or damage. Employees are expected to comply with all reasonable requests to complete any additional forms or documentation requested by their supervisor to establish a flexplace. From time to time, Employees whose FWA permits them to work from a flexplace may be required to work from a location other than the flexplace, including the office for good reason. State Entities shall consider the following criteria when approving a flexplace arrangement for an Employee: ● Ability or requirement to perform all or part of work remotely; ● If the Employee wishes to work remotely; ● Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, team members and clients remotely; ● The State Entity’s mission, business goals, operations, and needs; ● If the direct supervisor is working remotely; ● If there is no negative impact on other Employees' ability to carry out their work; ● If the flexplace arrangement enhances business operations; ● If the flexplace arrangement improves employees’ morale; and; ● There are no documented performance issues as a result of a previous FWA involving attendance and/or productivity in the past year.
