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• Non-Designated Employees: Any employee not classified as designated.

• See University Policy 1137: Designated Employees for details.

• If their supervisor approves and there is a business unit need, student and non-student wage employees may telework during inclement weather closures without a formal signed agreement.
• Employees without the necessary resources (i.e., reliable internet access and appropriate technology such as a computer, software, or VPN access) should work with their supervisor to determine an appropriate solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I am a fully onsite (non-designated) employee without a telework agreement. What do I do during a university closure?

If a non-designated employee has the necessary tools at home to meet system security standards for telework, they are expected to telework.

2. What should supervisors and department heads do to prepare for inclement weather closures? 

• Review employee job descriptions and telework agreements.

• Identify projects, tasks, and other work that employees can complete remotely on days when the university is closed.

• Exercise equitable judgment when assigning tasks, projects, and other work.

• Recognize that adverse conditions affecting the university may also negatively impact employees.

• 3. What type of leave is granted for a non-designated employee with childcare responsibilities due to local K12 school closures and is unable to work remotely during a university closure?
• Employees should work with their supervisor to take unscheduled leave if they are unable to fulfill job responsibilities during the university closure.

Resources

• Emergency closures are communicated via the Mason Alert system. Register to receive updated university closure updates. 

• For further guidance, please review the Inclement Weather Emergency Closure FAQs on our website.

• For questions, reach out to engagehr@gmu.edu.