§ 36-3.1-4 - Policy. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 36-3.1-4

   § 36-3.1-4  Policy. – It is the policy of the state to offer alternative working schedules to stateemployees, thereby enabling the appointing authority to allow for flexitime,compressed workweeks, job sharing, permanent part-time, and other alternativework plans, provided work schedule changes allow the maintaining of adequatework coverage and service to the public, in an effort to reduce commutercongestion, conserve energy, increase employee morale, increase productivity,and reduce tardiness and absenteeism. Any alternative work plans to insurecompliance shall be jointly agreed to by the appointing authority and thecertified bargaining representative.