D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B1209

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 6-B1209 - FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE

1209.1

Pursuant to Section 1201(e) of the CMPA (D.C. Official Code § 1612.01(e) (2014 Repl.)), a flexible work schedule may be established by an agency for employees when:

(a) Such a work schedule is considered both practicable and feasible in terms of increased employee morale, increased productivity, and improved service to the public; and

(b) Agency management determines that the schedule will not have an adverse impact on service to the public, and that costs to the agency will not increase substantially.

1209.2

A flexible work schedule, as defined in Section 1299 of this chapter, allows an employee to determine his or her own schedule within designated hours set by the employing agency, subject to certain core hours set by the agency during which the employee must work.

1209.3

The basic requirements for a flexible work schedule shall include the following:

(a) The designation of core hours during which all employees are required to be present, except for authorized lunch periods;

(b) The designation of flexible time periods during which the employee has the option of selecting and varying his or her starting and end time but such flexible time periods may not commence prior to 6:00 a.m., nor end after 6:00 p.m.;

(c) The maintenance of accurate time and attendance controls must be in place to ensure that each employee works or otherwise accounts for eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week; and

(d) Prior approval must be obtained by the agency head or the appropriate personnel authority before an employee may participate in a flexible work schedule.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B1209

Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 11538(November 30, 2007); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 7646 (5/20/2016