G.O. 39
LONGWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
NUMBER: GO - 39
SUBJECT: TELECOMMUTING
EFFECTIVE: MARCH 26, 2020
REVISED: MARCH 31, 2023
GENERAL ORDER
TELECOMMUTING
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I. PURPOSE
In the event of an emergency, such as a weather disaster or pandemic, the City of
Longwood may require employees to temporarily work from home to ensure business
continuity. Although not all jobs can be performed satisfactorily by telecommuting, the
City of Longwood recognizes that, in some cases, telecommuting arrangements can
provide a mutually beneficial option for both the City and for employees to ensure
services to residents continues.
II. ELIGIBILITY
A. Full Time and Part Time employees who have been designated by and received
approval from their Department Director and City Manager and who sign the
Telecommuting Agreement.
B. Employees must be able to carry out pre-approved duties, assignments, and
other work obligations at their home office as they do when working on City
premises unless otherwise defined by their Department Director.
C. Hourly employees are required to submit a list of daily/weekly completed tasks/
assignments to their supervisor.
D. The workweek for all full-time employees is 40 hours. Employees who fail to
complete 40 hours of productive work during the workweek are expected to
report time worked accurately when reporting time in the City’s pay system.
E. Employees must be available to their supervisors, co-workers, and external
customers during core work hours. Core work hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday or an alternative schedule as defined by the supervisor.
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TELECOMMUTING
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F. Employees must be available to attend scheduled meetings and participate in
other required office activities at the home office as needed.
Note: The City of Longwood has the right to cancel or suspend employee
telecommuting privileges at any time, or any reason or for no reason.