Telework Expectations

If you are approved to telework, working in a location other than the County location you are assigned, you are expected to:

1. Maintain Performance and Availability

• Post work schedule in email signature and keep it updated

• Work your approved schedule

• Be reachable during approved work hours via County communication tools

• Attend required meetings (virtually or in person as directed)

• Meet the same productivity, quality, and responsiveness standards as all employees

2. Use County Equipment Responsibly

• Use County-issued devices only for County work

• Protect County property and information from loss, damage, or misuse

• Follow all IT, PII, cybersecurity, and records retention policies

3. Maintain a Safe Work Environment

• Ensure your telework space is free from safety hazards

• Immediately report any work-related injury or accident

• Understand that workers’ compensation applies only to injuries occurring during work hours and while performing job duties

4. Manage Caretaking Responsibilities

• Arrange dependent or childcare so it does not interfere with work responsibilities

• Telework is not a substitute for caregiving during work hours

5. Keep Pitkin County as Your Primary Employment

• Telework does not permit secondary employment during County work hours

• Your role with Pitkin County must remain your primary job

6. Residency and Location Requirements

• Employees must reside in Colorado

• Residency outside Pitkin, Garfield, Eagle, Denver, or Mesa Counties must be disclosed to HR

• Temporary international telework (up to 30 days) may be approved by the director

7. Telework is Built on Trust and Accountability

• If expectations are not met, the County will:  require adjustments to the telework schedule, require a return to on-site work, end the telework arrangement, and coach/address performance or conduct concerns.

• Telework arrangements may also end due to: changes in job responsibilities or operational needs, changes in residency status, or failure to comply with County policies or expectations. 

Employees interested in a different work modality must discuss the request with their manager and obtain approval from the department director via the Well Workplace Request Form. Employees must be in good standing, and Pitkin County reserves the right to modify or terminate a work modality with appropriate notice. No schedule will be agreed upon that could unduly shift the workload to another employee, increase the department’s liability for overtime pay, or change an employee’s status (i.e., exempt or non-exempt). 

All Employees should not assume any work modalities or schedules are permitted without an approved Well Workplace Request Form.