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Lunenburg County adopts Remote Work Policy limiting and governing telework
Summary
County Administrator Tracy Gee presented a final Remote Work Policy that states remote work is not favored but may be granted at the County Administrator's discretion, sets eligibility (probation, performance, job suitability), hours and communication expectations, and data-security requirements. The Board adopted the policy unanimously.
The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 10 adopted a Remote Work Policy that places eligibility and operational limits on telework for county employees.
County Administrator Tracy M. Gee presented the final draft. The policy states that "Remote work is not favored for county employees, but there may be times or circumstances where a county employee may be granted remote work for limited time periods," and gives the County Administrator discretion to approve eligibility based on job classification, training, performance and operational need.
Key provisions require employees to complete probation before becoming eligible, remain available during scheduled office hours (generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), be reachable by phone and email, account for time worked, and follow county data-protection rules. The policy also allows the County Administrator to terminate remote-work participation at any time and notes that remote work is not a substitute for dependent care.
Supervisor Frank W. Bacon moved to approve and adopt the Remote Work Policy as presented; Supervisor Edward Pennington seconded the motion and the board voted unanimously to adopt it.
County staff will implement the policy and may require remote workers to maintain work logs, use county-provided IT equipment, and join online meetings with cameras on when feasible.
