Standard Telework Form: Documentation Updates for Classified Staff
Classified Staff are required to follow the Department of Human Resources Policy 1.61 (Teleworking).
In accordance with DHRM Policy 1.61, “all (classified) employees applying for telework must submit a Standard Telework Agreement.”
The state has recently made an online platform, for telework agreement submission, available to higher education institutions. As per state guidelines, George Mason classified staff requesting a new telework agreement or a renewal with changes must use the COV App form.
The Standard Telework Request and Renewal form in Dynamic Forms will be used to initiate all telework requests. Renewals with the same number of telework days previously approved by the state or temporary requests (14 calendar days or less) will continue with all workflow processes in dynamic forms.
New telework requests or renewals with a change in number of telework days will begin initiation in the Standard Telework Request and Renewal form. The Faculty and Staff Engagement team will initiate the official form using the COV App system.
Following form initiation for new telework requests or renewals with changes, employees will receive an email from COVApps (VITA) The email has been vetted, is legitimate, and will ask you “to click here” to complete your form request.
The telework form is available in the state’s COV Application system, which uses the same login information as Cardinal.
Classified employees and their supervisors must have Cardinal access to complete and approve forms. To access Cardinal login or locate your Cardinal ID in Patriot Web, use the directions here to do so. Once a login is established, follow the state’s guide detailing how to complete your form as an employee. Supervisors should follow the state’s guide on how to process forms as a manager.
For further information visit Mason’s Flexible Work FAQ site or contact engagehr@gmu.edu.