Alternative Workplace Costs. The Government will not be responsible for any operating costs that are associated with the employee using his or her personal residence as an alternative worksite, for example, home maintenance, insurance, or utilities. However, the employee does not relinquish any entitlement to reimbursement for authorized expenses incurred while conducting business for the Government, as provided by statute and implementing regulations. The Government will be responsible for costs associated with using a workstation in a telecenter. The employee will not be held responsible for costs associated with ordinary and authorized use of a workstation.

Injury Compensation. The employee is covered under Federal Employee's Compensation Act if injured in the course of actually performing official duties at the official duty station or the alternative worksite. The employee agrees to notify the supervisor immediately of any accident or injury that occurs at the alternative worksite. The supervisor will investigate such a report immediately.

Work Assignments. The employee will complete all assigned work according to procedures mutually agreed upon by the employee and the supervisor and according to guidelines and standards in the employee's performance plan.

Work Reporting. The supervisor and employee will agree on terms of reporting work progress and accomplishments from alternate worksite in accordance with the guidelines and standards in the employee=s performance plan.

Performance. The employee's most recent performance rating is at least "fully successful." Neither higher nor lower productivity will be expected of the employee as a result of the telecommuting arrangements.

Disclosure. The employee will protect Government records from unauthorized disclosure or damage and will comply with requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a.

Standards of Conduct. The employee agrees he or she is bound by agency standards of conduct while working at the alternative worksite.

Cancellation. After appropriate notice to the supervisor, the employee may terminate the telecommuting arrangements. After appropriate notice to the employee, the supervisor may terminate the telecommuting arrangements.

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