Pandemic Influenza Information and Resources

UA Policy on Absences from Work During a Pandemic Influenza

In the event it is determined by the Pima County Health Department, Arizona Department of  Health Services, or other responsible agency that we are experiencing a pandemic influenza of such severity that the University of Arizona or any of its units are closed, this policy provides guidance to faculty, other appointed personnel, and staff employees.

Telecommuting Resources

• Guidelines for Employees Who Telecommute
  A helpful list of considerations, such as business issues, logistics and more
• Telecommuting Application
  For use by an employee who wishes to request a telecommuting agreement
• Telecommuting Request Worksheet
  To be completed by the supervisor as an aid in determining the appropriateness of telecommuting
• Telecommuting Agreement
  To be completed by the supervisor and the employee to ensure concurrence and mutual understanding regarding the agreement
• Telecommuting Effectiveness Assessment
  A tool to evaluate the effectiveness of the telecommuting arrangement
• Telecommuting Resources Checklist
  A checklist to help determine what resources are needed by the telecommuter and who will be responsible for what resources

Alternative or Flexible Work Schedules

• Guidelines for Alternative Work Schedules
  Factors and issues to consider when contemplating an alternative or flexible work schedule
• Alternative Work Schedules Application
  Employees complete this form and submit to their supervisors 
• Alternative Work Schedule Request Worksheet
  A tool for supervisors to use in considering  an alternative/flexible work schedule application
• Alternative Work Schedule Effectiveness Evaluation
  To aid supervisors in assessing an alternative or flexible work schedule