[NCASG] Question re: Remote Work policies and child care

[Cooper, Laura L]

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In Nebraska, telework policy is determined by each agency rather than being set at the state level. Please see the Department of Administrative Service's policy excerpted below, which is mirrored by many other agencies:

Telework is not designed to be a replacement of appropriate childcare. Teammates are expected to maintain and exhibit the same level of professionalism, performance, dedication, and focus as they would working on-site and not remotely. Certain schedules may be able to be modified to accommodate childcare needs, but any schedule accommodation must be approved in advance by the People Leader. Teammates should discuss expectations of telework with household members.

Laura L. Cooper, C.L.S.S.Y.B
Research Analyst II | Employee Relations

Nebraska Department of Administrative Services
1526 K Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508
OFFICE 402-471-4460
CELL 402-219-1999
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Sent: Friday, September 9, 2022 11:59 AM
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Subject: [NCASG] Question re: Remote Work policies and child care

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We are looking at some issues with our remote work policy and are wondering if any other states address remote work and not allowing it to be a replacement for child care? Currently, ours says this:

Dependent Care. Remote work hours are regular work hours and are not a substitute for dependent care.

Thanks for any information you can provide!



Ellen Zeller |Director HR Centers of Excellence
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
500 East Capitol Avenue | Pierre, SD 57501
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