Appendix C Flexitime (Gliding Schedule) Work Schedule Agreement

What Is Appendix C?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Flexitime?
A: Flexitime is a work schedule arrangement that allows employees to choose their starting and ending times within a specified range.

Q: What is the purpose of Appendix C?
A: Appendix C provides guidelines and agreements for implementing a flexitime work schedule in the form of a gliding schedule.

Q: What is a gliding schedule?
A: A gliding schedule is a type of flexitime schedule that allows employees to vary their daily work hours as long as they complete a certain number of hours per pay period.

Q: Who is covered by Appendix C?
A: The work schedule agreement outlined in Appendix C is applicable to employees and their supervisors who agree to participate in the flexitime program.

Q: Can all employees participate in the flexitime program?
A: No, participation in the flexitime program is voluntary and both the employee and their supervisor must agree to it.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the flexitime schedule?
A: Yes, while employees have flexibility in choosing their daily work hours, there are core hours during which all employees must be present.

Q: What are the core hours?
A: The core hours are the designated period during which all employees must be present, usually from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Q: How does the gliding schedule work?
A: Under the gliding schedule, employees accumulate and carry over credit and debit hours over a pay period, as long as they meet the required total hours by the end of the pay period.

Q: What happens if an employee fails to meet the required total hours under the gliding schedule?
A: If an employee fails to meet the required total hours, they may be required to make up the shortfall in the following pay period.

Q: Can employees work overtime under the gliding schedule?
A: Yes, employees can work overtime under the gliding schedule as long as their supervisor approves it and it does not exceed any limitations set by the employer.

Q: Are there any limitations on the use of flexitime?
A: Yes, there may be certain limitations or restrictions on the use of flexitime based on the nature of the employee's job or department.

Q: How can an employee request to participate in the flexitime program?
A: Employees can request to participate in the flexitime program by submitting a written request to their supervisor.

Q: Is the flexitime program available in all departments?
A: The availability of the flexitime program may vary by department, and employees should check with their supervisor or HR department for department-specific guidelines.

Q: Can the flexitime schedule be changed once implemented?
A: Yes, the flexitime schedule can be changed or terminated with the agreement of both the employee and their supervisor.

Q: What if there is a dispute or disagreement regarding the flexitime program?
A: Any disputes or disagreements regarding the flexitime program should be resolved through the appropriate channels, such as the employee's supervisor or HR department.

Q: Is the gliding schedule the only type of flexitime arrangement outlined in Appendix C?
A: No, the gliding schedule is just one type of flexitime arrangement outlined in Appendix C, and there may be other options available depending on the needs of the employee and the employer.