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8.6 Alternate Work Schedules

  1. Alternate work schedules include, but are not limited to, 9-8-80 and 4-10-40 schedules.
  2. An individual may request an alternate work schedule. If a decision must be made between individuals seeking an alternate work schedule, priority should be given based on state service seniority.
  3. The person with the authority to respond will endeavor within fifteen (15) calendar days of the initial request to approve or deny in writing the response to an alternate work schedule request. Where it is not possible to respond within fifteen (15) calendar days, the response in writing will be given no later than thirty (30) calendar days of the request.
    1. Requests for alternate work schedules shall not be unreasonably denied or cancelled.
    2. Cancellation of alternate work schedules will be based on operational needs and the reason for the cancellation will be provided in writing within thirty (30) calendar days.
  4. Work Week Group E (WWG E) and SE (WWG SE) employees working a non-standard work schedule (e.g., 4/10/40, 9/8/80) will be charged the number of hours scheduled for the day when they are absent for a whole day.