Wednesday 7/24 was our first set of hearings related to Telework denials. We were anticipating reviewing 3 agencies (SEEC, DCF, and DRS), however, the appeal process started off a little slow as "binding facilitation" is not a concept we have engaged in before. There were some disagreements on how the process would work and who should be seated in the room, but we were able to move through those kinks and get testimony on the record from all of the SEEC telework applicants in attendance as well as the agency. We will now wait for the facilitators instructions/determinations on these appeals.
Since we were unable to complete our full schedule for the day, we will re-visit DCF and DRS appeals on August 13 and hopefully be able to move through the process at a quicker pace.
If you applied for Telework (either Situational or Routine) and were denied and wish to appeal, please send your application as well as the denial to both email addresses: telework@andr.org and teleworksebac@gmail.com.
Remember, telework applications are NOT closed, you can apply at any time. Guidance on the telework agreement and application process can be found on the A&R website under Membership|Telecommuting or on the DAS Telework site (caution: do not search for DAS Telecommuting, this may lead you to the "pre-Interim Agreement" portal which is largely inapplicable)