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ROUTINE TELEWORK HOURS IN PAY PERIOD

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Definition: Number of hours worked as part of a previously approved, ongoing, and regular telework schedule. Telework means working any part of regular, paid hours, at an approved alternative worksite, such as an employee¿s home. When reporting telework hours do NOT include any part of mobile work, such as work completed during official travel, commuting, or from a customer site.
Data Format: Decimal
Data Length: 9,2
Applicability: Enterprise Human Resources Integration, Payroll Feed
Notes: Telework is a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work, during any part of regular, paid hours, at an approved alternative worksite (e.g., home, telework center). This definition of telework includes what is generally referred to as remote work, but does NOT include any part of work done while on official travel or mobile work. See the following clarifications. Include in reported counts of telework: REMOTE: A work arrangement in which the employee resides and works at a location beyond the local commuting area of the employing organization's worksite. The arrangement generally includes full-time telework and may result in a change in duty location to the alternative worksite (e.g., home). Do not include in reported counts of telework: MOBILE: Work which is characterized by routine and regular travel to conduct work in customer or other worksites as opposed to a single authorized alternative worksite. Examplesinclude site audits, site inspections, investigations, property management, and work performed while commuting, traveling between worksites, or on Temporary Duty (TDY).
Valid Values: N/A