What
is
Teleworking?
Flexiplace is the
abbreviated name for the
Federal
Flexible Workplace Program.This
program provides employees the
opportunity to work all or part of the
work week (generally on a regular
basis) at alternative worksites away
from their main worksite. Typically,
the alternative worksite is the
employee's home or a satellite work
center geographically convenient to
the employee's home. Working at an
alternative worksite is called
'Teleworking' and such workers are
called Teleworkers.
I
work for the federal government, what
steps are needed to initiate
Teleworking (Flexiplace)?
Step 1:
Consult with your immediate
supervisor for preliminary approval to
start the process.
Step
2:
Contact your
Telework Coordinator within your agency.
Step
3:
Contact Southern Maryland
Telework Centers at (301)
870-3008, ext. 7628 to obtain
additional information and/or schedule
a tour.
Can
non-federal employees work at the
centers?
Absolutely. Contact us at
301-870-3008, ext. 7628 for
more information
What types of jobs or tasks
are adaptable to Teleworking (Flexiplace)?
Generally, any job
that has tasks which can be performed
away from the main worksite. The
teleworker and the supervisor
determine which specific tasks are
adaptable to teleworking.
Is
teleworking a good
way to employ disabled persons?
Yes, for
further information, please refer to
GSA's Implementation Manual, Section
III.
Is
teleworking a viable option for
employees undergoing extensive
medical treatment?
Yes. Teleworking is an
excellent way for employees to
continue working while undergoing
medical treatment. It is also an
option for those employees who have
to be relocated because of a “sick
building” situation.
Who
may participate in Teleworking (Flexiplace)?
Eligibility is determined
in accordance with your agency's
policy.
Can
a supervisor participate in the
flexible workplace program?
Yes!
What
are the centers hours?
Normal business hours are
8am-4pm, Monday thru Friday.
However, Security Access cards are
your access to the centers 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
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