This policy defines when a manager may allow an employee to enter into an Alternative Work Arrangements (AWA).
This policy applies to the following employees under the jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council:
Council approval: December 10, 2010, Council Action 2010A-0857
Policy coverage expanded to:
The City of Minneapolis is committed to providing its employees with Alternative Work Arrangements (AWAs) where such arrangements can be designed to benefit both the City and the employee while maintaining or improving City operations and service delivery. AWAs may be offered to employees when a department head determines that they can be effectively utilized.
Providing AWAs has shown the following benefits:
Department heads (or their designees) may authorize AWAs to employees as a means of accomplishing business objectives. Authorizations for AWAs shall be approved in a manner that protects the assets of the City of Minneapolis and its employees to the maximum possible extent. AWAs approved under this policy may be terminated at the discretion of the department head or their designee. Employees approved to work under AWAs are subject to all City policies including, but not limited to, the Electronic Communication Policy and the Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy. AWAs are not appropriate for all employees and no employee is entitled or guaranteed the opportunity to enter into them.
The Human Resources Director is directed to develop and maintain procedures to implement and support this policy.
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Employees | Comply with the City of Minneapolis AWA Policy and AWA Procedures. |
| Human Resources Director | Work with the appropriate City staff to establish, manage and modify procedures necessary to carry out and comply with the City of Minneapolis AWA Policy in accordance with applicable laws, City ordinances, policies and rules. |
| Department Heads | Authorize employees to enter into AWAs when conditions warrant and in accordance with the City of Minneapolis AWA Policy and AWA Procedures. |
Employees covered by a labor agreement should check their contract language.
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