§ 2-308. Teleworking

MD State Pers & Pens Code § 2-308 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, “telework” means to work at a location other than a traditional office setting or an employee’s usual and customary worksite, including:

(1)    the employee’s home;

(2)    a satellite office; and

(3)    a telework center.

(b)    This section applies to:

(1)    all employees in the Executive Branch of State government; and

(2)    all units in the Executive Branch of State government, including units with independent personnel systems.

(c)    The Secretary shall:

(1)    establish a statewide telework program; and

(2)    adopt a statewide telework policy and telework guidelines.

(d)    (1)    The head of a unit in the Executive Branch of State government may designate the positions for which an employee would be eligible to telework.

(2)    A unit in the Executive Branch of State government shall have a goal of at least 15% of eligible employees participating in the statewide telework program established under subsection (c) of this section.