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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 14, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-131
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
Human Resources - Policy Adopting a Hybrid Work Policy
Chairperson and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic required Oakland County to provide services to our residents in different
and innovative ways, as offices were shut down and more services moved online; and
WHEREAS after time and working through this new type of work environment, allowing both remote and on -
site work practices have multiple benefits for Oakland County and residents; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and Human Resources Department have received requests to allow for
hybrid work models in departments based on the required work environment and maintaining high quality
services; and
WHEREAS an internal work group consisting of Human Resources, Corporation Counsel, Risk Management,
Information Technology, and Union representation was formed to address all areas that needed to be addressed
from a legal and/or risk point of reference, and a policy and agreement prepared; and
WHEREAS no additional funding or budget amendment is required at this time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Comrissioners hereby approves the
attached Hybrid Work Policy and Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report on the Hybrid Work Policy and how it enhances and advances
the Oakland County Executive's Strategic Plan and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) program objectives and
initiatives shall be forwarded to the Board one year after adoption and presented to the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Hybrid Work Policy will remain in effect for 18 months following the
adoption of this resolution, and may be extended by approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioner's Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee shall receive progress reports on implementation of the Hybrid Work
Policy no less than every six months. Reports shall include, but not be limited to:
• Copies of all department specific plans for implementing Hybrid Work Policy
• Evaluation on department function and performance and productivity
• Impact on employee recruitment and retainment
• Effect on department work culture
• Recommendations and suggestions to improve the Hybrid Work Policy
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this time.
Chairperson, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Kristen Nelson.
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David Woodward, Commissioner
Aaa Date: April 22 2022
Hilarie Chambers, Deputy County Executive II
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Date: April 28, 2022
Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2022-04-05 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - recommend to Board
2022-04-14 Full Board
VOTE TRACKING
Motioned by Commissioner Kristen Nelson seconded by Commissioner Michael Gingell to adopt the attached
Policy: Adopting a Hybrid Work Policy.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Eileen Kowall, Philip Weipert, Gwen
Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell,
Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Robert Hoffman, Adam Kochenderfer (16)
No: Michael Spisz, Christine Long, Thomas Kuhn, Charles Moss, Gary McGillivray (5)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1. HR - Hybrid Work Policy Memo
2. Hybrid Work Policy
3. HR - Hybrid Work Policy Agreement
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on April 14, 2022, with
the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk /Register of Deeds
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AMENDMENT
IN RE: Woodward Amendment #1
WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic required Oakland County to provide services to our residents in different
and innovative ways, as offices were shut down and more services moved online; and
WHEREAS after time and working through this new type of work environment, allowing both remote and on -
site work practices have multiple benefits for Oakland County and residents; and
WHEREAS the County Executive and Human Resources Department have received requests to allow for
hybrid work models in departments based on the required work environment and maintaining high quality
services; and
WHEREAS an internal work group consisting of Human Resources, Corporation Counsel, Risk Management,
Information Technology, and Union representation was formed to address all areas that needed to be addressed
from a legal and/or risk point of reference, and a policy and agreement prepared; and
WHEREAS no additional funding or budget amendment is required at this time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the
attached Hybrid Work Policy and Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report on the Hybrid Work Policy and how it enhances and advances
the Oakland County Executive's Strategic Plan and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) program objectives and
initiatives shall be forwarded to the Board one year after adoption and presented to the Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Connnittee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to each department implementing the Hybrid Work Policy,
each department shall submit a written implementation plan to the Human Resources Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Hybrid Work Policy will remain in effect for 18 months following the
adoption of this resolution, and may be extended by approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioner's Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee shall receive progress reports on implementation of the Hybrid Work
Policy no less than every six months. Reports shall include, but not be limited to:
• Copies of all department specific plans for implementing Hybrid Work Policy
• Evaluation on department function and performance and productivity
• Impact on employee recruitment and retainment
• Effect on department work culture
• Recommendations and suggestions to improve the Hybrid Work Policy
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no budget amendment is required at this time.
VOTE TRACKING - Board of Commissioners
Motioned by:
Seconded by: None
Yes: None (0)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
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COUNTY OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER
HUMAN RESOURCES
April McGrath Lynch, Deputy County Executive
TO: David T. Woodward, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
Kristen Nelson, Chairperson of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
FROM: April M. Lynch, Deputy County Executive
RE: Hybrid Work Policy
DATE: March 16, 2022
Overthe last two years the County has had to be creativeto provide services to our residents in different and innovative
ways. When Covid cases were at their peak we had to shut down offices and move more services online. Every
department experienced some type of remote work option over the last two years.
After time and working through this new type of work environment many departments would like to keep this model
in place as it relates to allowing both remote and on -site work practices. This benefits the County in multiple ways:
Providing services to our residents with different models that don't require them to come on site will help us
be more efficient and support the differing needs of our residents. You will see more services online through
the web, phone meetings and zoom meetings. Court for example, continues moving forward with many
hearings remaining virtual.
• We are looking at a few buildings we would like to take off-line, by having shared spaces and less cubicles we
come to share more spaces in one location. This would allow us to save money in maintenance and utilities.
• Retention and recruitment of employees. Hybrid work is becoming one of the most requested benefits from
candidates. We are losing good employees and candidates that are looking for remote work or at least
minimally a hybrid approach (sometimes in the office, sometimes at home).
Given the many benefits of having this as option it is the intention to allow for hybrid work models in departments that
request this option. This will be a department -by -department decision based on required work environment and
maintaining high quality services. Because we are going to allow this solution moving forward a policy that focused on
parameters was necessary to help guide our departments and our employees on expectations. Attached is a policy how
to address hybrid employees and expectations. We had an internal working group to address all areas that needed to
be addressed from a legal and/or risk point of reference:
• Human Resources
• Risk Management
• Corporation Counsel
• Information Technology
• Union Representation
Once this policy is adopted, we have a series of training sessions to support or managers as they roll out this type of
work environment on a more permanent basis.
Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
2100 Pontiac Lake Road I L Brooks Patterson Building 41 W I Waterford, MI 48328 1 Fax (248) 452-9172 1 OakGov.com
Hybrid Work Policy
PURPOSE OF HYBRID WORK PROGRAM
Hybrid Work is defined as an arrangement where an employee works one or more days each work week
from a remote location, usually the employee's home, instead of commuting to the assigned County
work site. The purpose of the Hybrid Work Program is to meet department missions and operational
needs by helping the County to reduce real estate and energy costs, promote management efficiencies,
increase County responsiveness in severe weather and other emergencies, enhance the recruitment and
retention of highly qualified employees and respond to the changing expectations of alternative
workspace environments. The following policy is meant to assist departments with administering a
Hybrid Work Program consistently and equitably.
POLICY APPLICABILITY AND ELIGIBILITY
While the County supports a hybrid model as a work arrangement where possible and beneficial,
because of the breadth and depth of Oakland County's services and responsibilities, remote work will
vary across the County and may not be an option for every department, team, or individual.
The determination of whether staff are eligible to participate and approved for a hybrid work
arrangement will be made in accordance with this policy and the department's business needs.
Departments may have additional rules or requirements surrounding hybrid work arrangements due to
the nature of their work. In the event any provision of this policy, or a departments policy, conflicts with
an applicable provision of a collective bargaining agreement or binding past practices, the latter shall
prevail.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Hybrid work arrangements do not change the conditions of employment or required compliance with
County policies. Independent of work site, all employees are subject to the basic duties, obligations and
responsibilities of County employment and are expected to adhere to all County policies, including but
not limited to:
Oakland Countv Merit Rules
Non -Discrimination Policv
Driver Safetv Policv
Oakland Countv Standards of Conduct
Worl<Dlace Violence Policv
Drue Free Workplace
Electronic Communications and Use ofTechnoloev Policv
Sexual Harassment Policv
In particular, employees must ensure that their hybrid work arrangement does not compromise the
handling of sensitive, private, confidential personal or County data or information. Oakland County
Information Technology's Secure Teleworking Guidelines can be found here.
Additionally, to comply with the Workplace Violence Policy, any personal weapons in the remote work
location (guns, knives with a blade of more than 3.5 inches, or any other weapons) must be stored
according to state and local laws.
Failure to abide by the terms of this policy and the policies listed above may result in discipline or
revocation of the hybrid work privilege.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
An employee's compensation and benefits are not affected by hybrid work status. However, the
employee is responsible for any tax implications under IRS, state, and local government laws relating to
working from a remote location; For example, County employees who pay Pontiac income taxes and
work more than 25% remotely must file a PW-4 and provide supplemental documentation of work site.
Oakland County management will provide confirmation of the number of hours worked at the remote
work location for employee tax purposes.
WORK HOURS AND OVERTIME
The total number of hours that employees are expected to work will not ordinarily change due to
participation in a Hybrid Work Arrangement. All hours worked by employees subject to the Fair Labor
Standards Act are compensable. Any hours worked beyond an hourly employee's normal work schedule
must be authorized in advance by the employee's immediate supervisor. If an hourly employee works
beyond their normal work schedule without prior approval, they must report the additional time worked
to their immediate supervisor the next workday. Failure to obtain supervisory approval may result in the
termination of the Hybrid Work Arrangement and possible disciplinary action.
Employees are not permitted to perform personal business or activities or secondary employment
during designated remote work hours (excluding defined break periods). Personal business includes, but
is not limited to, caring for dependents and performing other personal or home duties.
WORK SCHEDULE
Typically, an employee's work hours will be the same as the department's normal operating hours.
However, departments have the flexibility to allow employees working remotely to work a schedule that
is different from the department's normal operating hours, if deemed appropriate and necessary.
For non-exempt employees, the manager and the employee must establish a hybrid work schedule and
employee availability that:
• Identifies the specific days and hours the employee will work remotely;
• Identifies the approved Remote Work Locations;
• Includes whether the employee must be available by phone, email, or instant messenger during
the scheduled work hours (excluding defined break periods).
For exempt employees, the manager and the employee shall discuss the use of a flexible hybrid work
schedule and employee availability that:
• Recognizes that these employees will need flexibility in their remote work days on a weekly
basis. Specific days and hours are not required to be identified.
i Identifies the approved Remote Work Locations;
• Includes whether the employee must be available by phone, email, or instant messenger during
the scheduled work hours (excluding defined break periods).
Periodic adjustments to the remote work schedule may be necessary to achieve an optimal schedule,
which suits the needs of both the County and the employee. The hybrid work schedule may need to be
revised, or terminated in totality, should office coverage become a problem due to any changes in work
demands or office staffing, either on an interim or ongoing basis, or due to other operational needs.
ON -SITE MEETINGS
There may be times when a non-exempt employee is required to attend on site meetings on their
scheduled remote workday, When possible, an employee will be given at least 24 hours advance notice
of events which require their physical presence at the County worksite. If the employee is required to be
present at the County worksite on their designated remote workday, they may switch their remote
workday during the same work week with supervisor approval.
LEAVE USE
Procedures for requesting leave will remain unchanged. The employee is responsible for obtaining leave
approval in advance and keeping appropriate personnel informed of leave usage in accordance with
Department policy and/or procedure. Hybrid work is not intended to be used in place of personal leave,
Family and Medical Leave, Workers' Compensation leave, or other types of leave.
DEPENDENT CARE
Hybrid workers must make advance arrangements for dependent care to ensure a productive work
environment. Remote work is not intended to be a substitute for day care or other personal obligations.
It is expected that the hybrid worker shall continue to make arrangements for dependent care to the
same extent as if the employee was working onsite.
REMOTE WORK LOCATION
Oakland County is a public employer whose taxpayers pay its employees' salaries. Therefore, it is
important that Oakland County employees live in or within a reasonable distance of the region they
serve. Reasonable distance will be determined on a case -by -case basis by the department and/or
Human Resources based on departmental business needs.
As with all employees, commuting to and from work is considered personal time. Consequently,
employees will generally not be compensated for travel between their place of residence or remote
work location and the onsite work location. However, the employee will not be charged leave time for
commute to their work location due to equipment failures, power outages or other unexpected
contingencies.
REMOTE WORKSPACE
The employee's remote workspace is considered an extension of the County's workspace. Hybrid
workers must maintain a distinct separation between work activities and personal activities by ensuring
safe and suitable workspace that is appropriately confidential and free of distractions that may interfere
with work.
The remote workplace should be maintained in a safe condition, free of hazards that might endanger
the employee or County equipment. The remote workspace is subject to inspection with reasonable
advance notice in the event of an injury.
The County will not be responsible for costs associated with the setup of the employee's remote work
office, such as remodeling, furniture, or lighting, nor for repairs or modifications to the remote office
space. No County owned furniture (chairs, desks, etc.) may be removed from the primary work location
for use in a remote work location. The County is not liable for damages to the employee's personal or
real property while the employee is working at the remote workplace.
Hybrid workers must not conduct in -person meetings with customers or co-workers at the remote work
location.
INFORMATION CONFIDENTIALITY AND RECORD RETENTION
Employees are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data,
information, and paper files used when working remotely. Remote workers must follow all applicable
County, federal, state, and departmental policies, laws, and regulations to protect data accessed or
maintained while working remotely. In addition, remote employees are also required to:
• Protect information assets from unauthorized access and use by others, including family
members, friends, and other visitors;
• Store information assets only in secured locations and not in unattended or unlocked vehicles or
other locations where they may be easily stolen;
• Ensure that personally -owned systems used for remote work purposes meet or exceed County
security requirements.
Employees must ensure they are in compliance with their department's document retention protocols
including securing sensitive information and properly preserving, storing and archiving all relevant
documents and materials.
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Injuries sustained by the employee in a remote office location in conjunction with their regular work
duties may be covered by workers compensation, and consequently, employees are responsible for
reporting work related injuries to their supervisor and the Office of Risk Manaeement as soon as
practicable by filing an Injury on the Job Report.
Workers compensation does not apply to non -job -related injuries that occur in an employee's remote
work location or injuries sustained during a commute trip in the employee's personal vehicle; and does
not cover claims for injuries to third parties, including members of the employee's family, or damage to
property that occurs at the remote work location.
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Departments may provide equipment including computer hardware and work cell phones as deemed
necessary. Generally, printers and printing materials will not be provided for remote work locations. In
limited circumstances, and with supervisor approval, printing materials may be available to the
employee. Employees should plan to print necessary materials when at their primary County work
location.
Employees must take appropriate steps to minimize damage to County -owned equipment. Any
equipment supplied by Oakland County is to be used for business purposes only. Remote workers must
promptly notify the employer of an equipment malfunction or failure of either County or personally -
owned equipment.
Remote workers must return county owned hardware, software, supplies, documents, and other
information or property to the County work location before ending the hybrid work arrangement or
employment.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Any employee's request to work remotely as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disability Act (ADA) will be administered consistent with the County's reasonable accommodation
policy. Allowing an employee to work at an alternate work location may be a viable outcome of the
interactive accommodations process under the ADA if the employee's qualifying disability prevents
them from performing the essential functions of theirjob at their designated duty station, unless the
request creates an undue hardship on the employer.
AND OTHER UNEXPECTED CONTINGENCIES
If an equipment failure or power outage occurs at the remote work location which affects the ability to
complete work tasks, the employee must promptly contact their supervisor. The employee may be
required to report for work at the primary work location to complete their workday or use personal
leave to account for the time. The employee will not be charged leave time for commute to their work
location due to equipment failures, power outages or other unexpected contingencies.
THE HYBRID WORK AGREEMENT
Each employee shall review and sign a Hybrid Work Agreement to certify their understanding of the
terms of their Hybrid Work Arrangement. The Hybrid Work Agreement shall include:
• The non-exempt employee's expected regular schedule, including days of the week they will be
working remotely, hours worked per day, and lunch times;
• The address of the employee's expected work site (usually the employee's home), plus any
alternative work sites;
• The work expectations of the employee and any specific safety and security responsibilities;
• The employee's remote work contact phone number.
This agreement shall be reviewed by the manager and employee at least annually, to coincide with the
employee evaluation cycle where possible. The agreement must be signed by the employee and
manager, and any other members of management designated by the department. If an employee
transfers to another position, they are not guaranteed eligibility for hybrid work in the new position.
TERMINATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE HYBRID WORK AGREEMENT
Hybrid Work Arrangements are subject to ongoing review and may be modified, adjusted, suspended, or
terminated at any time by management (or when requested by the employee). Reasons for termination
of a Hybrid Work Arrangement include, but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct or other performance concerns;
• Adverse affect on customer service;
• Failure to adhere to accurate time reporting;
• Engaging in non -work related activity (excluding defined break periods) during scheduled work
hours;
• Requirements of the hybrid work arrangement are not fulfilled.
Management will provide two weeks prior notice, when feasible, before modifying, suspending, or
terminating a Hybrid Work Arrangement to allow the affected employee to make necessary
arrangements.
If a Hybrid Work Agreement is terminated, employees are responsible for returning all County property
and all work product to the worksite and resume onsite work within the timeframe provided by the
department. An employee who refuses to comply with the termination or modification of a Hybrid Work
Agreement will be subject to disciplinary action. A hybrid work arrangement that is terminated due to
disciplinary action may be reinstated should the disciplinary action be successfully appealed.
EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee's job responsibilities will not change due to participation in the Hybrid Work Program. The
Manager may require the employee to submit regular status reports or other information to help
evaluate work performance. A decline in work performance or a decline in service to the employee's
internal and external customers may result in adjustments to the Hybrid Work Arrangement or
termination from the Hybrid Work Program.
The employee's duties, obligations, responsibilities, and conditions of employment with the County will
be unaffected by remote work. The employee must maintain compliance with all County policies
including the Computer Use & Security Policy and remain subject to disciplinary action for any failure to
abide by all County policies and these guidelines. Employees are required to:
• Maintain a high level of public service.
• Follow the provisions of the Hybrid Work Program.
• Follow all applicable laws, rules, regulations, directives, codes, policies and procedures relating
to workplace conduct and performance.
• Perform according to established workplace expectations and communication protocols,
including workplace -appropriate dress and video conferencing backgrounds.
• Refrain from performing non -County work during their remote work schedule (excluding
defined break periods).
Emolovee Remote Worksoace and Safetv Resoonsibilities
• Maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and
remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
• Maintain a safe, productive and functional workspace.
• In the event of a job -related incident, accident or injury during remote working hours, the
employee shall report the incident to their supervisor as soon as possible and follow established
procedures to report and investigate workplace injuries or incidents. The employee must also
allow the County to inspect their home workspace if a job -related injury has occurred.
• Refrain from holding work meetings with co-workers, external clients or customers at the
employee's home.
• Limit use of County equipment for business purposes only.
Emolovee Securitv Responsibilities
• Maintain and secure County -provided equipment in the remote work site;
• Return County -provided equipment promptly when requested;
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of County information and documents;
• Prevent unauthorized access to County systems and data;
• Maintain and dispose of work -related documents in a secure and appropriate manner;
• Be responsible for the maintenance and repair of their personal equipment that is used for
remote work. (Note: County information stored on an employee's personal device may be
subject to public records disclosure requirements).
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Oakland County management shall ensure that hybrid workers abide by the terms of this policy while
maintaining a high level of public service. Managers and supervisors are required to:
• Ensure that employees are provided with the resources, training, equipment and supplies
necessary for effective hybrid work.
• Be available to engage in regular, predictable and supportive communication with all employees
regardless of hybrid work status.
• Establish and monitor performance expectations and protocols for all employees regardless of
hybrid work status.
• Encourage active communication between all employees regardless of work location.
• Ensure equitable distribution of workload regardless of employee work location.
• Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of Hybrid Work Arrangements and include in
performance evaluations.
• Maintain copies of all hybrid work documentation.
Additionally, department directors are required to monitor policy use by division managers to ensure
that the policy is being applied consistently and equitably.
TRAINING
Oakland County will provide training on how to maximize the benefits of hybrid work arrangements to
all employees, managers and supervisors participating in the Hybrid Work Program. Employees are
required to stay current on all mandatory training, including, but not limited to, Information Security, IT,
HIPAA, and CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System).
QUESTIONS
Contact Labor Relations with questions regarding this policy
Employee Name Employee Classification
Employee Department/Division Employee Supervisor
Work Schedule and Location
(Non-exempt employees)
Day of the Week Work Hours (example: 8:30 — 5:00) Work Location
Sunday ❑ Home ❑
Monday ❑ Home ❑
Tuesday ❑ Home ❑
Wednesday ❑ Home ❑
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Office
Remote
❑ Home ❑
Office ❑ Other
Office
❑
Other
Office
❑
Other
Office
❑
Other
Office
❑
Other
❑ Home
❑
Office
❑
Other
❑ Home
❑
Office
❑
Other
Work Schedule and Location
(Exempt employees)
Approximate Number of Days (per Work Location
week)
❑ Home ❑ Office ❑ Other
❑ Home ❑ Office ❑ Other
Hybrid Work is defined as an arrangement where an employee works a combination of one or more days
each work week from a remote location, usuallythe employee's home, and works the remaining workdays
from the employee's assigned County work site.
Oakland County supports hybrid work arrangements and allows supervisors to implement hybrid work
agreements for eligible employees. This Hybrid Work Agreement, between the employee named above
and their immediate supervisor, documents the parameters for equipment and/or working conditions for
the above employee to work remotely.
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A. EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
I AGREE:
1. To use county equipment for work purposes only and not allow family members or friends access
to the equipment or software.
2. To promptly return all county -owned software, equipment and documents when requested.
3. To follow all software licensing provisions agreed toby Oakland County. This includes uninstalling
any county- provided software when it is no longer required for county business purposes or if I
leave county employment.
B. SECURITY
I AGREE
1. To maintain the confidentiality of all county information and documents, prevent unauthorized
access to any county system or information, and dispose of work -related documents in a manner
that will not jeopardize the interests of the county.
2. To adhere to applicable Oakland County policies relating to remote access and use of VPN
connections while working remotely.
C. WORKING CONDITIONS
I AGREE:
1. To be available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
2. My duties, obligations, and responsibilities as a hybrid employee are the same as office -based
workers, including my obligation to respond to my voicemail, e-mail, and other messages in a
timelymanner.
3. While working remotely, I will work at the above -listed locations during my remote work
schedule, unless I have received prior approval to temporarily workelsewhere.
4. That any leave time, including sick leave, during a scheduled workday must be prearranged
according to departmental guidelines.
5. 1 am responsible for maintaining a safe and functional working environment, including the
bathroom, and other areas that may be necessary for working during my telecommuting work
time. Workers' Compensation will not apply to non -job -related injuries that occur in the home. 1,
not Oakland County, remain responsible for injuries to third parties, including members of my
family on my premises.
6. In the event of a job -related incident or accident during remote work hours, I need to report the
incident to my supervisor as soon as possible and follow established procedures to report and
investigate workplace injuries or incidents.
7. 1 will allow home office inspections conducted by the county if a job -related incident or accident
has occurred.
8. 1 will not hold in -person business meetings with internal or external clients or customers at my
residence.
9. 1 will not conduct any non -county work during my remote work schedule (except designated
break periods).
D. ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
1 AGREE:
1. To abide by any additional considerations that meet my work unit's business needs as identified
below and which I have discussed with my supervisor.
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dditional Agreements: Date
E. AGREEMENT
By signing below, I certify that I have read, understand, and agree with the terms outlined in Oakland
County's Hybrid Work Policy and this Hybrid Work Agreement. I also agree to comply with other
applicable Oakland County direction and policies, including guidelines for computer use, data
confidentiality and security.
Employee Signature I Date
Supervisor Signature I Date
Department Head I Date
Equipment Inventory
Department
Name
The following Equipment Inventory identifies equipment and software which has been provided by the
County to the above -named employee for remote work purposes:
Item Description
Serial Number (if applicable)
The employee acknowledges that the equipment listed above is and shall remain the property of Oakland
County and must be returned upon separation from employment.
Date
Signature:
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